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"Faith is an important part of my identity. Without you, I think lockdown would have been so much more difficult. "

Changed The Way We Live , because the coronavirus is hard for many of us.

For Some People , such as Philip Baldwin, the prayer has a Big Difference in Getting Through three tough months of the closure.

"There is a great void remains, the religion was able to fill up something, even without going to Church," the 29-year-old told the beat Radio 1 News.

Under the government's rules, the hazard for individual prayer only, after months and months down.

"It is The Personal connection to God that gives them hope," he adds.

"A sense of community'

Philip is a LGBTQ-activists and the "sudden blocking of" hit him hard. From an active social life, where he would be campaigning, he was sitting in his home.

"I don't have a partner and I live alone, it's hard. "

He says it was to find a "time of fear", Church services and groups were exposed to the prayer as part of the lockdown.

But there is in it A Chance to strengthen his Personal prayer, which has helped Philip through the lonely days.

"I have a sacred space in my house for prayer and contemplation, with a few select items such as The Bible and the candle, celebrating Jesus and meditating on his teachings. "

"Personal prayer deepens my relationship with Jesus,"

Despite the lack of human contact with other community members In Person , he writes to his Church, which comes under the Anglican Church of England, to bring together members virtually.

"Every week, we have been sent a service sheet, so we can worship at the same time on a Sunday We pray for the elected members Each Time , so that no one feels left out. "

During lockdown, Philip has only seen his neighbors, has helped to "maintain a sense of community," which he did not think he would otherwise.

'is A Higher Power taking care of me'

Adrisa Prasher, 17, told news beat, their Faith in Hinduism has made you calmer than you thought you would be.

"I don't know that the pandemic is not yet over. But I feel like there is a Higher Power taking care of me, and it is a comforting feeling," she says news beat.

in contrast to Philip, Adrisa was not very religious before The Crisis that they caused, she says, to scared at the start. to explore

But the Extra Time on their hands has given her A Chance Hinduism Further , what is important for your "Personal growth".

Normally, after the degree, I had you play a sport with your friends. Instead, it is "read the ancient texts on Hinduism".

That brought a "silence has contributed to the fact that" you study for A-levels and strengthens your belief in yourself. to Know

"I have someone who has lowered about me, my anxiety and makes me think I can accomplish anything I try in The Future , if it. "

"I'm more curious and learning about religion has helped me through The Days ,"

this is something That resonates with Sharan Kaur Singh , feels like Adrisa, a sense of security.

The 24-year-old says she's come to terms with The Crisis only after reading more about the history of Sikhism.

"challenges and battles have been happening for ages. But religion teaches you that God has a plan and it has helped to accept the reality much more. "

the levels of acceptance Sharan "feel overwhelmed a lot healthier and less".

'It is good for Mental Health "

For many people, in this crisis, the administration of the Mental Health challenge is. But for Kasim Bashir and Hannah Radley, has to do the think it is important to.

Kasim, 24, has anxiety problems in The Past , and lockdown is causing these "memories popping up sometimes".

It was his Faith - Islam -that helped him through, and it's the same now.

"to feel If I feel mentally down, I turn to God to better themselves. I'm doing my prayers, reading the Quran on occasions, and keep The Faith . "

"It's like, God is with me, leading me through the hard times. "

For Hannah, 23,, Jewish, has a practical impact on the support of their Mental Health .

After completing her master degree, she is unemployed and living At Home with their parents, which is good but also very Intense ".

"I have had The Time to become closer to God by reading more about my Faith ,"

"Faith to live me to another page and explore, the area has given me strength," she says.

it refers to the turn - a weekly period of rest in Judaism, where no work is done - as A Day to reset it.

"even though we are in unusual times, I can still follow that part of my Faith At Home . "

'I feel there is hope,'

With so much tragedy and sadness, caused by the coronavirus, it is normal to feel down.

But for Philip, its increased connection with The Faith has proved to be positive, with him feeling "more comfortable and satisfied" with his identity.

"As a gay Christian , I have no shame in being gay and Christian , I see no conflict between my identity as a Gay Man and a Christian . "

"In the uncertainty, there is a safety, serenity and security, which has taught them to feel with God"

The Faith , Sharan, that Good Times can come to difficult challenges.

"years ago, the people that through hard times, and they did it without entertainment and TV. It was a struggle," she says.

"But they ended up better for you. "

And Hannah confesses to her prospects are difficult for The Time .

"But things can always be worse, and the prayer has helped me get through Tough Times .

"Because of The Trust that I I believe in my Faith , that things are finally good, for me and for The World ," she adds.

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