Went to church today

[Alexmahone]

Upon the advice of my therapist, I've joined the Hamilton City Chess Club. It meets Friday evenings at Emmanuel United Church. I drew today's game.

So it looks like I'll be going to church every Friday now. I hope this doesn't get me made fun of on AF.

[Minimalist]

Practice the words of grandmaster Aron Nimzowitsch.  Upon losing a match he climbed on a table and shouted "How can I lose to this idiot."



I rather imagine that Hillary Clinton had the same sensation.

[Fireball]

Upon the advice of my therapist, I've joined the Hamilton City Chess Club. It meets Friday evenings at Emmanuel United Church. I drew today's game.

So it looks like I'll be going to church every Friday now. I hope this doesn't get me made fun of on AF.

I know of people who love Gregorian chants so much that they sing in church choirs just to enjoy the music-making. Other examples abound- an organist who is also atheist. Might as well make a little money doing what one likes. You're not there to be a christ-puncher, so you should be OK. Unless they start leaning on your unsaved "soul". Don't rely on me, though. I like chess as much as I like religion, which is to say not at all. YMMV.

[drfuzzy]

Upon the advice of my therapist, I've joined the Hamilton City Chess Club. It meets Friday evenings at Emmanuel United Church. I drew today's game.

So it looks like I'll be going to church every Friday now. I hope this doesn't get me made fun of on AF.

I know of people who love Gregorian chants so much that they sing in church choirs just to enjoy the music-making. Other examples abound- an organist who is also atheist. Might as well make a little money doing what one likes. You're not there to be a christ-puncher, so you should be OK. Unless they start leaning on your unsaved "soul". Don't rely on me, though. I like chess as much as I like religion, which is to say not at all. YMMV.

There are a lot of atheist church musicians.  Some friends of mine claim that the number is about 25%.  Although if I had the option, (as in, getting a decent paying real job) I would quit in a heartbeat.  I like chess a lot, who cares what building the club meets in?  It's not as if it's special in any way.        Have a boatload of fun playing!

[purplepurpose]

I would pay 100 $ than visit church regularly.

[The Valkyrie]

Upon the advice of my therapist, I've joined the Hamilton City Chess Club. It meets Friday evenings at Emmanuel United Church. I drew today's game.

So it looks like I'll be going to church every Friday now. I hope this doesn't get me made fun of on AF.

We'll make fun of you anyway.

[Martian Mermaid]

That's not really going to church. It's just meeting in a church, it really could have met anywhere else.

But anyway, no one would think less of you anyway.

My mom still drags me to church sometimes. O_O

[vulcanlogician]

Practice the words of grandmaster Aron Nimzowitsch.  Upon losing a match he climbed on a table and shouted "How can I lose to this idiot."



I rather imagine that Hillary Clinton had the same sensation.

Y'know, I've been there. I hate losing a match to a player I perceive as dull-witted or unimaginative. It's like ten times worse than losing to an artful and talented player. That's chess, though. 

And, unfortunately, that's politics.

[brewer]

If you don't catch on fire when you first cross the threshold you're probably good to go.

Just to be safe, don't drink their water.

[Little lunch]

I'm taking a schizophrenic couple to church tomorrow night.

I'm quite curious to see how it goes.