My Christian friends from church have been such a great impact in my life that they have helped me come back to following Christ. I've loved church at times and found it uncomfortable at times. I've been frustrated with church and also overjoyed. It's hard not to write a book. Basically I've accepted the fact that there is no perfect church as a result of no perfect people.
Church is like politics.
They relate through sports, but we don't all follow sports. They try to relate to typical teens without realizing there is no such thing. Any other organized religion other than my home church has left a pretty sour taste in my mouth. Church has changed my life and when I can't attend I feel lost and empty. I found a church that made me feel welcome from the start and did not judge me.