I don’t really have strong doctrinal beliefs but I do go to a nominally Christian faith group every so often. It’s more to spend an hour in silent reflection with others, and then have a communal meal. This has helped ease my depression and boost my social confidence a bit.

As for the faith aspects, I try not to talk about it too much. But, since you asked, I do like some aspects of the character of Jesus as a metaphor/fable.

If an all-powerful God/universal consciousness that transcends our understanding were to come live among us, I like the idea that it wasn’t as some conquering warlord emperor type. Instead, so the story goes, god came to us as a poor Palestinian carpenter living under colonial occupation who then was brutally murdered by powers afraid of his message of peace and equality. This message ultimately undermined the fear they used to prop up their rule.

I like this metaphor. I think it is pertinent to our times. I don’t profess to believe its true though, and if I did I’d keep it private.