There will always be a thirst for religion, to add meaningful purpose to life. “And it can never be obsolete, since someone will always be surprised by a hunger within himself to be more serious” (Larkin 868). The desire for something meaningful in this world will always draw people to the Church, not just for its physicality, but also for its principles of belief and hope. The Church is a place where one can learn and deepen their education, not only in verse, but also in life. “And gravitating with him to that ground, in which, he once heard, it was good to grow wise, if only so many dead lay around” (Larkin 868). In "Church Going" by Philip Larkin, the speaker has a lot of curiosity about the church and all that it symbolizes. The more they explored and thought about religion, the more they answered their own questions. Curiosity can be a good thing. It can reflect who you really are and who you are meant to be. Although the main character did not become the most devoted Christian, he gained a sense of respect for the religion and went from having no belief to believing in something; comfort and security thanks to a religious