While talking to my “back home” boyfriend I’ve mentioned that I’ve missed the church service today. His reply was: “do you think that [going to a church] will help [save] you?” Here it is – the difference in how we perceive reasons for going to the religious services. While here people go there to learn something new, to communicate with others, to straighten their beliefs, etc, back home people go there to pray for forgiveness of sins and to show that you are true believer. People do not go to the church to communicate, to meet others from the local community. Moreover, you are not really allowed to talk in the church, other than praying. It is totally different and I have to admit that I like churches here more. They truly give you a feeling of belonging to the community, they address issues that you face in life; churches here are more people oriented.
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