There’s this well-worn phrase you hear in Christian circles: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.”
It’s often used by pastors to remind people that simply showing up on Sunday isn’t enough to be a faithful Christian. The point is that authentic faith is more than just checking a box once a week.
But there’s another way to read that line — especially for people who don’t go to church much. I hear it all the time: “I don’t need to show up at some worship service to grow deeper in my faith.”
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