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Went to church today
March 23, 2018 at 11:08 pm
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.
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RE: Went to church today
March 23, 2018 at 11:22 pm
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.
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RE: Went to church today
March 23, 2018 at 11:44 pm
(March 23, 2018 at 11:08 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: 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.
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RE: Went to church today
March 24, 2018 at 12:24 am
(March 23, 2018 at 11:44 pm)Fireball Wrote: (March 23, 2018 at 11:08 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: 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!
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RE: Went to church today
March 24, 2018 at 12:52 am
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I would pay 100 $ than visit church regularly.
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RE: Went to church today
March 24, 2018 at 12:54 am
(March 23, 2018 at 11:08 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: 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.
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RE: Went to church today
March 24, 2018 at 7:07 am
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.
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RE: Went to church today
March 24, 2018 at 8:16 am
I'm taking a schizophrenic couple to church tomorrow night.
I'm quite curious to see how it goes.