Religious believers: Would we each be holier if we just attended religious services all the time?
You are asking two separate questions here. One being: if we attend religious services, would it make us more holy. The other being: if we practice monasticism, is that the best way to practice a religion. My answer to the first is: no, attending religious services does not make us more holy, just more religious and, in some people, more self-righteous. Holiness is about your lifestyle outside of church and your overall healthy-ness. My answer to the second question is: there is no one best way to practice a religion. There are many forms and variations within a religion, from ultra-traditional to free-form mysticism. Whatever suits your personality and whatever builds you up in your faith is what is best.
