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#135
by
clipped
on 15 Feb, 2009 12:49
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I was raised Catholic, but switched to the Methodist Church, to be able to share that with my wife.
I also was impressed by the diversity exhibited by this thread, by the respect exhibited and by the open-ness of many of those who shared their thoughts. One other aspect of this site that I am growing to appreciate, is that while all here are here for some reason to do with their hair (or lack thereof), it's refreshing to have a forum where men so openly discuss their feeling and support each other. That's something that I find missing in many male friendships.
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#136
by
DCdome
on 15 Feb, 2009 15:28
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I am Catholic and respectful of all faiths and spiritual beliefs.
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#137
by
adam_r_todd
on 15 Feb, 2009 15:46
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Well, I am a Christian and I attend a Assembly of God church. I am very active in my church and I'm a vocalist on the worship team.
My church has a few Sly Guys in it. I will show you a few pics of sly guys from my church. We have a bit being a small church.
The first picture shows my friend Glenn, who is the head of recovery ministries at my church. The next person is Edd, the ministry intern. Then there is myself and my friend Bubba, who is a member of this group and was visiting from Idaho.
The next picture is of myself and Atlas. I have to say that while Atlas is close to 60, I am sure that being sly makes him look younger.
The fourth pic is Edd, Jason, myself and Caleb. So you can see that we need to wear blinders where I go to church. The shine can be blinding!
The third pic is myself and Ray, my twin vocalist on the worship team.
I go to an Assembly of God church too. You're in good company. I also sing on the worship team.
Even if this thread is against the rules, I think it was a great idea. Neat to hear others' backgrounds.
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#138
by
Mike
on 15 Feb, 2009 16:18
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I was raised without any religious influence. No one in my family went to church. One time I was staying the weekend at a friends house and they went to church and asked if I'd like to go so I did. After that first time I went quite a bit alone. I dont remember what denomination they are, its a United Church of Christ.
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#139
by
calbito
on 16 Feb, 2009 01:29
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I once visited a Methodist church in the town where I lived. When the minister went up to the pulpit to deliver the sermon he suddenly broke up laughing. Someone had left a note on the pulpit which said:"God so loved the world that He did not send a committee.".
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#140
by
PORKY
on 16 Feb, 2009 03:42
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well i guess im a religous mutt i was baptised catholic went to the neighborhood Baptist church was kinda a atheist for a while and NOW i attend a nondenomanational church (scruffy/urban) its a come as you are JUSTCOME !most of us have either tattoo's or piecings , ride motorcycles AND talk PLAIN english and ENJOY being there ! DO ALOT for the children and seniors
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#141
by
The Scottish Ambassador
on 16 Feb, 2009 07:47
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Dont know how I can have been a member for so long and have missed this post.
I am an elder in The Church of Scotland. This is a presbyterian church. I am deeply respectful of other peoples religions and ask that they are the same of mine.
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#142
by
GASlick
on 16 Feb, 2009 07:49
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I once visited a Methodist church in the town where I lived. When the minister went up to the pulpit to deliver the sermon he suddenly broke up laughing. Someone had left a note on the pulpit which said:"God so loved the world that He did not send a committee.".
As a life long Methodist, I can tell you that's the absolute truth. Good gracious, we have committees to set up committees!
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#143
by
Pshrynk
on 16 Feb, 2009 12:15
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I'm an Evangelical Atheist.
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#144
by
The Scottish Ambassador
on 16 Feb, 2009 12:22
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#145
by
wpruitt
on 16 Feb, 2009 17:20
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I once visited a Methodist church in the town where I lived. When the minister went up to the pulpit to deliver the sermon he suddenly broke up laughing. Someone had left a note on the pulpit which said:"God so loved the world that He did not send a committee.".
The Rapture was about to occur. The Baptist held a revival. The Catholics held a Mass. The Methodist formed a committee!!
As a life long Methodist, I can tell you that's the absolute truth. Good gracious, we have committees to set up committees!
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#146
by
SlyHigh
on 17 Feb, 2009 06:48
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As a life long Methodist, I can tell you that's the absolute truth. Good gracious, we have committees to set up committees!
Yep, my wife is on the "nominating" committee. It's the committee that decides who is on the other committees.
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#147
by
Michael
on 17 Feb, 2009 09:59
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I think even Neolithic man probably disputed personal beliefs. It's been going on for millenia, and probably always will.
"Gunga the Sun God is best..." "Noooooo! Uga the Moon Lady is better!" [Clubs being picked up!] lol.
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#148
by
Michael
on 17 Feb, 2009 10:21
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My mother is a Wiccan High Priestess, dad is a Southern Baptist. My family in law are Church of Christ. My uncle is a wonderful proud gay man. I have a cousin who is the head of the Franciscan Order (Anglican) in San Francisco. I am an active rebellious Latter-Day Saint with Buddhist leanings (Returned missionary to Hong Kong, Ward Clerk, serve weekly in the Sacramento Temple.) I am also a Freemason. Family reunions are great! The great secret to bliss and harmony in our mixed up extended family is simple.... we love one another. Humor is mixed in, jokes and teasing surround our holiday tables. "Cast any good spells mom?" "Sister Pam, what do you want for your birthday? Lemme guess.... brown socks?" "Uncle Bill, how's aunt John?" "Hey Mike, found a second wife yet? And while you're at it, where is the treasure?" We chuckle... and we just simply love! Life is too short to not love one another, and not be able to laugh at the human condition. It is my belief that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.
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#149
by
The Scottish Ambassador
on 17 Feb, 2009 11:03
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My mother is a Wiccan High Priestess, dad is a Southern Baptist. My family in law are Church of Christ. My uncle is a wonderful proud gay man. I have a cousin who is the head of the Franciscan Order (Anglican) in San Francisco. I am an active rebellious Latter-Day Saint with Buddhist leanings (Returned missionary to Hong Kong, Ward Clerk, serve weekly in the Sacramento Temple.) I am also a Freemason. Family reunions are great! The great secret to bliss and harmony in our mixed up extended family is simple.... we love one another. Humor is mixed in, jokes and teasing surround our holiday tables. "Cast any good spells mom?" "Sister Pam, what do you want for your birthday? Lemme guess.... brown socks?" "Uncle Bill, how's aunt John?" "Hey Mike, found a second wife yet? And while you're at it, where is the treasure?" We chuckle... and we just simply love! Life is too short to not love one another, and not be able to laugh at the human condition. It is my belief that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.
Awesome post