The thing is, faith is a gift. I enjoy going to my local Methodist church where everyone is welcome. Welcome to have communion. No need to be saved. No need to be a member. It is a gift from God… - Herb Cochley - Medium

Why Americans are Switching Religious Beliefs Like Never Before

Dan Foster

Jun 7

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The thing is, faith is a gift. I enjoy going to my local Methodist church where everyone is welcome. Welcome to have communion. No need to be saved. No need to be a member. It is a gift from God. Welcome to dress up or not. Welcome to be gay, whatever.

Meanwhile, so many churches are becoming the Pharisees themselves. Sad but true.

Herb Cochley

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Old engineer who keeps working because I have this weird belief that I still do good in the world. Floridian.

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