I've been in church maybe 6-7 times in my entire life. All I know is that I hated going as a kid because Catholic services in old, dark churches in the early 1980s were equally scary (why are all these adults droning on, sitting/kneeling/standing at certain points in unison, and talking about stuff I don't understand?) and boring (I'd much rather be home, playing with my brothers).
As an adult, I just roll my eyes. It's pretty obvious that people fall hook, line, and sinker for the underlying bullshit due to the surface level pomp and circumstance of traditional ceremony. Solemn presentation and cultural pressure substitute for rationality.
Doesn't seem to be as effective as it used to be, however. Last time I was in church - 4 years ago this coming September for my nephew's christening - the church goons (you know the type... men who obviously think they're hot shit because they're bulky, but would probably piss themselves in an actual fight) passed the collection plate around 2-3 times before they were satisfied.
But, no, I don't really have a church past. And I'm happy for that. I got away relatively unscathed.
As an adult, I just roll my eyes. It's pretty obvious that people fall hook, line, and sinker for the underlying bullshit due to the surface level pomp and circumstance of traditional ceremony. Solemn presentation and cultural pressure substitute for rationality.
Doesn't seem to be as effective as it used to be, however. Last time I was in church - 4 years ago this coming September for my nephew's christening - the church goons (you know the type... men who obviously think they're hot shit because they're bulky, but would probably piss themselves in an actual fight) passed the collection plate around 2-3 times before they were satisfied.
But, no, I don't really have a church past. And I'm happy for that. I got away relatively unscathed.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"