(February 1, 2015 at 5:54 pm)Lek Wrote: Don't feel bad. If it's like the people at the church I attend, they are as happy or happier than you are.
Sigh. And you know how happy Ian is how?
(February 1, 2015 at 5:54 pm)Lek Wrote: Most of them feel sorry for you as well. Of course we must pay the pastor and provide upkeep for the buildings, but a large percentage of the money contributed to my church goes to community service.
Glad to hear it. Sincerely. A lot of churches don't go past their own upkeep, doing what you can for the community is comendable, and one of the reasons I don't automatically categorize churches as a net economic loss (because of the tax breaks) for the community.
(February 1, 2015 at 5:54 pm)Lek Wrote: We have weekly food and clothing give-aways and we have a dinner every Wednesday. During the other weekdays we host Narcotics Anonymous meetings and provide child care service during the meetings. It's exhilarating and fulfilling to participate in these events on a regular basis and witness changed lives. It's also a place to form lasting friendships. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Churches are good at that. I attend Unitarian Universalist and get all those benefits myself without having to say I believe in something I don't.
I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-stupid.
