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When I was a kid, we went to church every Sunday. My siblings and I had the attitude of every typical child; “Do I have to go?” We would have to get up so early to make it there on time, and that rarely happened. It seemed so much easier to just stay home and have fun with friends. But alas, my mom was ever persistent on making me go to church. As I am now nearly grown up, I realize that church may not have been the worst thing that ever befell upon me. Even now, as I am old enough to make the decision on my own, I still choose to attend my church. I don’t wish to talk about any specific religion; more on the positive influence going to church has on a person. The American Heritage dictionary defines religion as being a set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a