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contredisez In reply to HIVangelSTOCK [2004-09-11 18:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Sorry! But, I'm glad you like it and thanks for the fav!!

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contredisez In reply to Shadowmagegrl [2004-09-08 16:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm so glad the image resonates with you...though I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling that way.

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Shadowmagegrl In reply to contredisez [2004-09-08 19:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha. No... I'm really quite happy with my religious situation. I've just been confused, but now it's all good. I just feel a bit like the church is out to get me, if you know what I mean.

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contredisez In reply to Shadowmagegrl [2004-09-08 20:54:25 +0000 UTC]

I understand completely...which is why I haven't been involved in structured religion in years. I have yet to step foot in a church (as far as organized religious ceremonies are concerned) and not feel as though the participants weren't there for hypocritical, 'see-me-in-church' reasons. It's hype, or at least that's how I feel. I'm completely in tune with my spiritual side...but I greatly resent and rebel against people who try to tell me that the only way to be a 'good' Christian is to attend church. God and I have a thoroughly fulfilling and intimate relationship...I don't feel the need to subject myself to the scrutiny that comes with walking through those doors. I just feel that the 'House of God' has rapidly descended into the 'House of Hypocricy', all through human action.

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Shadowmagegrl In reply to contredisez [2004-09-09 19:49:18 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, exactly, exactly. I'm so glad that someone agrees with me on that. Actually, I must give credit to my friends, most of whom also believe this, but most people believe that they are the epitome of all religious goodness because of how faithful they are to the church, or how much money they give to the church. It makes me sick to think of it. Nowadays, I go to church only to sing in the choir. It's just lost it's splendor for me. The pastor only says things that make people like him, or that he knows that people will agree with him, just to gain favor (and salary). And the people that attend just simply are there to be there. They either have nothing better to do, or come only to say "ah yes, I go to church every Sunday". And there's my rant for the day

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contredisez In reply to Shadowmagegrl [2004-09-09 20:17:48 +0000 UTC]

I very much liked your rant for the day. It's sad, I think, to realize the state of organized religion today. I mean, I can't speak for every single denomination every where in the world. I can only speak for the ones that I have encountered myself. And no, I can't speak for every single individual either. I do believe that churches are still spiritual places...that's one thing that can never be changed. But...I find that the only time I can feel that spiritual awareness is when I'm alone in such a place. Take the Saint Louis Cathedral in New Orleans for example...being almost completely alone in that place...I could feel it all around me. But, I'm hesitant to set foot inside for an actual service. To have the passion and spirituality that I felt while surrounded by that structure deminished...that would be heart breaking.

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