Decatur, Ala. | Saturday, May 25, 2013
Religious organizations work to bring youths back to church
By Lucy Berry
The Decatur Daily

Hartselle native Zach Lobas grew up a devoted Catholic, but the 22-year-old now considers organized church services unnecessary in the development of his faith. Lobas, who hasn’t attended a … More »
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Church is one of the few places left where the philisophy of Christ is taught, the philosify that has led and inspired us as a people for ages. In losing that connection we are becoming a vast wasteland, aimless in life, turning to drugs and other useless diversions. History has taught that a people must have a religion to which they are dedicated, to survive and to meet the spiritual needs of the people. Usually, it's not the strong that survive as much as those dedicated to their tried and proven religious institutions.

If your religious life just doesn't seem right, or it's a struggle to understand, or you're unhappy about it and just can't figure it all out....quit. I did and I feel much better.

"Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us only sky

Imagine all the people living for today

----

You, you may say

I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one

I hope some day you'll join us

And the world will be as one."

--John Lennon

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