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w0lfstar

god...sort of

Dec 23, 2005 20:44

We have hit Christmas again. Yay holidays! Always much fun *smiles at the tree and stockings*. This, of course, means that I have once again hit the time where my mother attempts to force me to go to church kicking and screaming. I really have nothing against people going to church. Never really have. Except when it is my mother who is all ' ( Read more... )

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fugitivethought December 24 2005, 05:06:35 UTC

I actually have much the same tension with my dad, who belongs to an evangelical christian church. I know exactly what you're going through--I've been to services that made me want to scream or walk out or both. It took me a long time to realize that his attempts to evangelize are really a way of showing that he loves me. The issue flares up a lot in the holidays though. I think I survive unpleasant services by people watching. Regular church go-ers are kinda interesting.

w0lfstar December 25 2005, 07:44:18 UTC

This year was sort of bad, because I was basically told that in order to go to the traditional Christmas Eve movie, I had to go to church. Alas...

I tend to survive through the wonderful art of putting a pen to paper and drawing something...anyway...really, just as long as my hand keeps moving at least I know I won't spontaneously fall asleep. Which, really, would just be bad all around!

I totally agree with you about the regular church-goers, though. I somehow find it a little funny to see just how bloody serious people can take it. I mean, really, holding you hands up to the air just seems a wee bit over the top for me. *grins*

wheeloffire December 24 2005, 20:36:15 UTC

I obviously don't have this during Christmas (being Jewish and all) but this used to come up regularly during High Holidays. I know how you're feeling! Hang in there, this too shall pass. And try to enjoy the fun parts, you know, the commercialism and that bits stolen from paganism.

BTW- the meme put me squarely in atheism. So far it's two for two?

w0lfstar December 25 2005, 07:51:04 UTC

omg, SO MUCH of Christmas is actually stolen from pagan stuff. The tree, the yule log, etc. I think the only this NOT stolen from the pagans is the mistle toe. But that's ok, because it just leads to kissing, so it might as well be!

I know this may sound strange, but I'm a huge fan of Christmas and the celebration there-of. It's just generally a fun day and involves fun decorating and cards and gifts. I just have real issues with going to church. Huge, huge issues involving me having to restrain myself from shouting 'you all are being brain-washed and are actively oppressing me' and other physical reactions that border of my becoming physically ill (because I'm so bloody tense)

The meme seems like an awesome meme. It placed me perfectly, and I actually really liked the questions. Weird, huh?

I'm like you. aumshantih December 24 2005, 23:17:22 UTC

First off, Scientology should not be on any chart, what so ever. It's not a science, it's not faith, it's a crazy cult.

That being said:

You fit in with:
Spiritualism

Your ideals are mostly spiritual, but in an individualistic way. While spirituality is very important in your life, organized religion itself may not be for you. It is best for you to seek these things on your own terms.

40% spiritual.
80% reason-oriented.

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Re: I'm like you. w0lfstar December 25 2005, 07:58:54 UTC

omg, I totally agree. Scientology is just wrong. wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Oh well. If that is the only thing wrong with the meme, it still is better than most other ones *grins*

My mother and I have been having this debate since I was around 10 or so. I've been impressively anti-church for most of my life. She forced me into confirmation and church services until I finally figured out if I 'embarrassed' her enough, she would leave me home. That was a wonderful day.

The thing is that I'm actually really supportive of her being a minister. If she wants to do it, I think it's wonderful. I'm totally willing to help her write things or come up with ideas on sermons or make random props for sermons if she needs them. I just don't want to have to GO to church, which is a decidedly unpleasant experience for me. I get so tense I will get headaches and feel ill. (and, yes, I am very upfront about my beliefs)