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Originally Posted by Boomer
Good morning, coffeebean,
Although I see the flaws in organized religion, I remain a practicing Protestant — but I cannot comprehend certain churches where the sole — though they pretend it’s ‘soul’ — purpose is pounded into congregants by the “The Sermon on the Amount”…….
and all too often, the underlying — and not so underlying— misogyny and homophobia oozing from the pulpit. I also think churches that make politics a focus should lose their tax exempt status. But ( sigh) that ship has sailed.
But, per your comment about “a blessed day” — that does not offend me, but you wanna know what does…..
I about puke when I read posts that say, “Ohhhhh, we are so blessed to live in The Villages.” That kind of comment makes me think of that SNL “Church Lady” (Dana Carvey) doing the “Superior Dance”— perfect satire, illustrating one of the reasons organized religion keeps people out of a church community.
Good day, and back to topic now.
Boomer (who must be feeling like being a bit incendiary this morning)
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I get what you are saying. I think that I probably feel the same way to a certain extent. I do not care for organized religion. Why? Well, because it makes me feel like the hypocrite that I am, when I look about me and realize that everyone there is also a hypocrite(my judging). I don't condemn religions because I see a place for them. I don't practice a particular religion. I honor a FAITH/Belief. To me religion is a discipline based on a belief/faith. Religion came AFTER belief. I won't disparage a religion, but I may not totally agree with their beliefs.
That said, I have no problem with someone saying that they feel "blessed" for one reason or another. I chose to move to the Villages, but I believe that I have been blessed to have been able to work hard enough to afford to live here. When I say I am "blessed" I believe it because I do not always think that I deserve some of the things I have, including a fantastic wife that has stayed with me for 50 years. When someone says "GOD bless you" I consider it to be a very nice thing for them to say to me. To me, it is the demeanor and intent when someone says it that makes it a compliment.
Sorry about veering off the subject about what we might think happens when we die. I gave my honest opinion, and someone took offense with my statement.