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cbayer

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26. Thanks for sharing this. It's a really lovely vignette.

Reply to TM99 (Reply #24)

Thu Aug 21, 2014, 02:54 AM

Aug 2014

I have also had pretty good experiences with the Episcopal church with one notable exception. There are some deep and ugly holes in some of the parishes and among some of the clergy.

OTOH, some of my closest gay friends are members and the episcopal churches in New Orleans played a big and important role during the AIDS crisis. They really stepped up when many were backing down.

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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