Sitting in the mess can be worth it Wednesday, May 05, 2021 I’m not the traditional church-going type. “Christianity” is an antiquated, laden term of which I’m not a fan. My faith is unique, evolving. My God is changing and alive with the times. My Bible is a book of stories, metaphors and poetry. It is not a hard and fast guidepost. I love learning about various religions and the history of the church, but I can be a skeptic when it comes to the intentions of modern-day institutions. God is vibrantly present in my daily life, so I know God is real. Though religion as an umbrella concept can be overwhelming, punitive even, there are certain churches and pastors that mean a lot to me.