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No Vested Interest

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19. High Episcopalian is very close, I believe.

Reply to Htom Sirveaux (Reply #13)

Mon Jul 28, 2014, 01:21 AM

Jul 2014

I went to the ordination of a friend as an Episcopal deacon at the Episcopal cathedral in my city, and it was, as they say, more Catholic than the Pope. I felt very comfortable, though awed, during that service.

As for attending a Roman Catholic mass, it can likely be confusing if one is not familiar with the liturgy. And some masses are well done, some are routine and hurriedly done. Good and bad homilists. Good and bad music. I believe many/most Catholics go through life unaware of the elements that are part of the Mass as we know it today.

Once in a while a funeral or other ceremony is presented on TV where someone knowledgeable on what is happening explains the various elements to the viewers. Masses on EWTN usually presume a knowledge of RC liturgy.

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Growing up without god, but not without a rich fantasy world. [View all] Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 OP

The Universe went to such lengths to create the one pretzel4gore Jul 2014 #1

Thank you for sharing that. Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #2

My childhood fantasy play was quite rich. edhopper Jul 2014 #3

From your posts, your understanding of it doesn't appear to have progressed beyond that point. rug Jul 2014 #4

And the jury results are in.... aikoaiko Jul 2014 #5

Thank you jury. rug Jul 2014 #6

"The post is quite condescending and the poster sounds like a "holier than thou" asshole" cleanhippie Jul 2014 #15

Too bad your alert failed. rug Jul 2014 #16

His alert didn't fail, mine did. Juror #1 has you figured out, though. mr blur Jul 2014 #23

Yes, Juror #1 who rejected your alert. rug Jul 2014 #24

In my experience with my own children as well as others, No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #7

What do you attribute to me finding them edhopper Jul 2014 #8

I can only speak for myself; have very little or no idea what motivates you. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #10

What religious ceremonies do you attend? nt Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #11

Roman Catholic Mass, for the most part. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #12

I've never been to one before. Closest I've gotten is Episcopalian, Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #13

High Episcopalian is very close, I believe. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #19

I grew up with a Latin mass. The best I've ever heard were high masses, sung in call and response. pinto Jul 2014 #21

Depending on the parish, some parts of the Mass or other service are still No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #22

Actually I think I understood it quite well, even from my 4 year old vantage point. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #9

Nice piece of writing; thanks Brettongarcia Jul 2014 #17

In my experience? Religion looked too simple from childhood. Then it looked worse after much study. Brettongarcia Jul 2014 #18

Thanks for your story. Suspect we all had some similar experiences as kids. pinto Jul 2014 #14

Agree as to the strong cultural component. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #20