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[requiemessence]

Today was a rather weird day. Not because it was bad, nor good, but it rates somewhere in the middle. I was actually able to sleep and be fully rested (\o/!), I finished up two papers (\o/!), I called my Daddy (\o/!), Daddy-O was in the hospital (-_-;), Daddy-O has an infection in his pancreas (-_-;) and my best friend's health isn't doing so well

Comments

[kigutsu]

I am often surprised at just how calming an outdoor shrine is. I loved going to the jinja in Japan... especially to the ones you randomly find a long the way while walking home from work/school/whatever. It's just a nice surprise :)

[kigutsu]

And gah I hit the reply button too soon. I really wish the best for your dad and your friend. It's really hard having someone close to you sick; so please, if you ever need to talk, feel free to write to me, pm me on lj, whatever and I will be more than happy to listen.

[thebill]

I'm generally also surprised at how calm shrines are in Japan, until I realize there is a coffee shop tacked onto the side and a vending machine next to the water.

Go. Go. JAPAN.

[kaelwinters]

Christan churches have always left me feeling like I'm being judged, which is not what I feel religion should be about. This is why I don't go to church. That and I have a few issues with the Christian God.

The few experiences I've had with other faiths has been rewarding if for no other reason than I did not feel like I was being judged.

[kigutsu]

A lot of that has to do with the various sects of Christianity, and yes; Christianity in America has a tendency to be a "holier than though" practice.

I just hope people do realize that these Christians who "judge" others and this bad feeling that you get in a church are not what the religion is about. Go to a church in Japan. I bet you get a TOTALLY different view of the religion.

[kaelwinters]

Well I understand what the religion is about and if it was just the whole church aspect I'd continue to worship God in my home. The uncomfortable feeling is why I don't go to church.

As I initially stated, I have other issues with the Christian God as well that prevent me from practicing that faith.

[thebill]

Dude really? You can easily take issue with people, rote, practices... anything. Those are all to be expected and healthy for christians and non-christians alike.

How the fuck do you take issue with a deity itself (barring some sort of D&Desque fascination with slayin' gods and such)?