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Nowhere357 · 04-11-2003, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by spurly

No, and yes. Most xians don't think of the dark side of xianity, so I have no problem seeing the issue from their POV, in the name of harmony. Easter itself has no meaning to me, beyond the joy of little children searching for prizes. Harmless, mostly.

I pick my battles. No point in always :banghead: !

Jolimont · 04-11-2003, 08:15 PM

I hope we go to a nice large Unitarian Universalist gathering, mostly for the music. I dunno, I enjoy non dogmatic church somethimes.

Jackalope · 04-12-2003, 04:47 AM

Duh...when is easter? Must be fairly soon, as the stores are filling up with chocolate bunnies and eggs. Since I no longer practice the religion, I've stopped paying much attention to its holidays.

I usually notice ash wednesday only because of all the folks wandering around with soot on their foreheads.

openeyes · 04-12-2003, 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by joedad
Funerals and weddings still happen, so no problem. The experience is more enjoyable now than ever. For the most part I feel like an invisible observer, the only person in attendance not hypnotized. Great perspective.

joe

I've gone as on observer many times, but can't stomach it anymore. Funerals and weddings I can handle for the individuals involved, but a general service, no.

I did go to Easter vigil on my own for several years after I knew there was no chance that I'd ever believe again. It was a revisting childhood thing since as a Catholic, I went to church at least 4 times during "holy week". In addidion, there was this song "O Healing River" that they did at the local church every year that I enjoyed.

Don't go anymore because I get this feeling that I want to run out screaming because I can't believe so many still buy into the whole thing.

beth · 04-12-2003, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by Radorth
I thought you were trying not to waste money.

Rad

Rad, you are just a shining example of god's love for mankind.

GypsyLife · 04-12-2003, 09:17 AM

I think my local family has given up on me - I wasn't invited this year. Last year however, I lived with family and after several urgings went along with a Jewish-Christian passover dinner. Wow, they managed to mix everything I hate about church services and horseradishes into one big nauseating fest......

Neeever agaaaain...

Sephiroth · 04-12-2003, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by spurly
If you are an atheist and are visiting theist relatives over the Easter weekend, are you planning on attending services with them, just to keep peace and harmony in your family? Would you ever consider doing that?

Just curious.

Kevin

No and no. My family is used to me not going to church anyway, though they don't know I'm an atheist.

Radorth · 04-12-2003, 02:06 PM

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Rad, you are just a shining example of god's love for mankind.

Yeah I know. The only people who love you just tell you to stop tithing and go out and spend all the money on an expensive dress becuase "you deserve it."

I don't suppose Easter would be a good excuse to send a large check to World Vision or a worthy charity, if you don't like what your pastor did with your tithe money.

Rad

GunnerJ · 04-12-2003, 02:13 PM

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The only people who love you just tell you to stop tithing and go out and spend all the money on an expensive dress becuase "you deserve it."

Pardon me, but I don't think anyone told her to buy anything for any reason. Also, if I'm not mistaken, BG's comment is what's known in the "we don't have a pine comb up our ass" community as a "joke." You might try them some time, they're a lot of fun.

Amie · 04-12-2003, 02:17 PM

Rad and I are going to church together.
Then I am making brunch with his wife and then we will be having a threesome.
Damn never mind its a holy day Rad we'll have to wait on that threesome

In all seriousness I am attending mass on Easter with my 6 year old. My birthday is on easter sunday. Same as Hitler's

so after mass I will be going out to dinner with my brothers and sisters and some good friends

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04-11-2003, 08:15 PM	#22
Jolimont Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA expat, now living in France Posts: 1,153	I hope we go to a nice large Unitarian Universalist gathering, mostly for the music. I dunno, I enjoy non dogmatic church somethimes.

04-12-2003, 04:47 AM	#23
Jackalope Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hayward, CA, USA Posts: 1,675	Duh...when is easter? Must be fairly soon, as the stores are filling up with chocolate bunnies and eggs. Since I no longer practice the religion, I've stopped paying much attention to its holidays. I usually notice ash wednesday only because of all the folks wandering around with soot on their foreheads.

04-12-2003, 09:17 AM	#26
GypsyLife Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: South Florida, USA Posts: 170	I think my local family has given up on me - I wasn't invited this year. Last year however, I lived with family and after several urgings went along with a Jewish-Christian passover dinner. Wow, they managed to mix everything I hate about church services and horseradishes into one big nauseating fest...... Neeever agaaaain...

04-12-2003, 02:17 PM	#30
Amie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,626	Rad and I are going to church together. Then I am making brunch with his wife and then we will be having a threesome. Damn never mind its a holy day Rad we'll have to wait on that threesome In all seriousness I am attending mass on Easter with my 6 year old. My birthday is on easter sunday. Same as Hitler's so after mass I will be going out to dinner with my brothers and sisters and some good friends

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