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[smileygirl90]

I have decided, after MUCH careful consideration and talks with God, that I will not be attending Confirmation classes at St. Matthews (or any other church) and therefore will not be confirmed as a Catholic. This decision really only affects my family and i (and probably Kate as well), but i just wanted to put it out here now so that i don't get a

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[the_mixedtape]

Good for you. Not that I'm anti-religious (because I'm not, I've actually become more religious) but I agree with you. I don't think that you need to go to church to have faith. I think it's different for everyone.

[smileygirl90]

thank you :) Yeah, it's kind of how i've felt for a while, but i come from a VERY religious, southern family who will basically disown me now...but i did what i thought should be done, so that's all that matters.

[the_mixedtape]

You did what you had to did. :o)
You have no idea how much I respect you for being honest like that. Seriously. You've got gutzzzz

[smileygirl90]

nah, no guts, just sick of listening to people tell me what i want ;)

But thank you :)

[blazing_ice]

you know, you're absolutely right. i know I may have seemed a little alarmed early when you told me, but I guess I just didn't see what you were saying. Anyway, this is a lot like what my brother did. I remember when he decided not to be a Catholic anymore, he went to so many different churches that were nothing like churches. He took me to one and I was so enthralled with how cool it was, I didn't realize that it's not what I wanted. I don't know that I believe in everything that Catholicism stands for, but something about the masses uniformity makes it special for me. I find that my conversations with God outside of church are always stronger and less 'Dear God, Please Bless My Dog'. But church for me is just a place to go and clear my thoughts, sing, and hear the word of the Lord explained.
Anyway, I have nothing against your decision.
Because I love you :)

[smileygirl90]

Well, i'm just glad you're not freaking out or judging me (even though i know you wouldn't do that). Now it's just my aunts and uncles i have to worry about...but then again i live almost two hours away from them so even if they never speak to me again, it won't matter :)
I really admire your brother. Not just because he's cool and wants to look at monkies with you, but because he always does his own thing. I don't think your brother could ever be in a crowd and not stand out. Some people just have that way about them i guess. You do too, you know :)

[blazing_ice]

well, i'll help you battle away all your family. we can start training...NOW!

I do, too. He's pretty much who I look to for guidence and help, since my parents are a little introverted on some things. he's quite a character :) now, you know you do, too. Or else we couldn't be friends.
:D

[smileygirl90]

GOOD. We'll start with the num-chucks i think, then maybe we'll head to the brass knuckles....

Well goodness, i didn't realize you were so picky about your friends :)

[anonymous]

i was confirmed at st. matthews last year & i think it was a waste of time. i didn't really have a choice because my mom would have been very angry if i wasn't confirmed. & i don't think i've been to a mass since i was confirmed. i don't like going to church. me & jesus chill without all of those church-goers. :D

[anonymous]

^^ that was katie latino. i am too lazy to log in.

[anonymous]

ps: i'm interested in this (http://www.revolutioncharlotte.com/idea.htm), but won't get to find out what it's like until i move out of my house or my mom will get mad.

[smileygirl90]

that sounds like a cool idea. if you ever get to check it out, let me know how it goes :)