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cbayer

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9. We all assume things. The key is in being able to accept correction when our assumptions are

Reply to AtheistCrusader (Reply #7)

Tue Aug 19, 2014, 02:04 PM

Aug 2014

wrong.

If you weren't using fetish in a negative way, then I stand corrected. But I doubt that you were using it as definition #1 and think you were more likely using it as definition #3.

But if you want to say you weren't being judgmental, then I won't call you a liar.

I watch the Super Bowl only to see the commercials. It's not a fetish, it's just that I enjoy that part.

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Atheist Finds Acceptance at Episcopal Church [View all] rug Aug 2014 OP

Well, that seems odd. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #1

Why? rug Aug 2014 #2

I can't help but consider the AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #3

That's you. His conclusion about diversity is what is key here and what cbayer Aug 2014 #5

You always just assume things. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #7

We all assume things. The key is in being able to accept correction when our assumptions are cbayer Aug 2014 #9

I was looking for a word. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #13

The person in question enjoys the church service. cbayer Aug 2014 #14

See, that has nothing at all to do with belief or nonbelief. rug Aug 2014 #6

Interesting. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #8

Ever practiced long form T'ai Chi? intaglio Aug 2014 #27

I do Yoga, but only for strength/flexibility training. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #29

Diversity is a beautiful thing. cbayer Aug 2014 #4

Another victim falls sadly, to the infamous Catholic/Episcopal "smells and bells" Brettongarcia Aug 2014 #10

Another poster falls, sadly, to condescension. rug Aug 2014 #11

Agreed! hrmjustin Aug 2014 #12

If you're looking for a solution? I'd suggest embracing Deism, like Thomas Jefferson, for 1 year, 2 Brettongarcia Aug 2014 #19

Not to mention sheer ignorance. okasha Aug 2014 #16

Episcopal Church services can be magical and majestic. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #15

"Magical" is the keyword. "Hypnotic" would be another one. Brettongarcia Aug 2014 #18

So? Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #17

Weren't you the music director for a church at one time? cbayer Aug 2014 #20

Yes, at a Unitarian Fellowship. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #21

I thought I had recalled that. cbayer Aug 2014 #22

I still play the piano at home. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #23

I am currently staying in a house with a piano. cbayer Aug 2014 #25

I have always greatly respected the Episcopal Church and TM99 Aug 2014 #24

Thanks for sharing this. It's a really lovely vignette. cbayer Aug 2014 #26

You are welcome. TM99 Aug 2014 #28