I must admit you don't have to go to church on Sunday to be closer to God. You never have to show up to church because it is not a requirement to get into heaven. Somehow we did not communicate the importance of church. As I intend to do so I hope you will honestly read why you should go to church.
Why do you go to work? Why do you go to the gym? Why do go to the outlets? Why do you go to the supermarket? Why are you in book reading club? Why do you have wine night at your house? Why do you dismiss people who aren't like you?
Each question brings everything down to a few things but I will tackle the main point. They all bring like minded people together. Your recreation brings you to a location where everyone is doing