Last time you went to church?

[an anarchist]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

 

[JustGeorge]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

It was a few years ago.

I had some friends that also studied religion as a hobby. We liked to experience and participate in different things. One of them grew up Catholic, and despite eventually becoming Pagan, still had a positive relationship with Catholicism. My husband and I had never been to Mass, so he took us to one. It was a pleasant experience. People treated us kindly.

I picked up two pictures, one of Mary and one of Jesus. I still have them.

I do remember looking at the stations of the cross and feeling a lot of sorrow for Mary. How horrible to watch your child suffer like that. I felt for her as one mother to another.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

Last Sunday.

I wouldn't recommend that as a reason to get married as you seem to recognize from your experience.

That's an interesting story. Sounds like you took charge of your life after letting others take charge of it for you. I don't think God wants us to blindly follow the will of others and would like us to make good decisions. Honestly, I would say that your decisions may have been pretty good.

I just went to church. I'm not in total agreement with the doctrine. Which is odd, since it is the one I grew up with. It's Southern Baptist. But I like the people and the ministers. It's a large church.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

Last week at a funeral.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

Last Monday was my sister-in-law's funeral. The service was nice; the minister was quite accepting of her..uh...eccentricities...of faith, did a good job. So did her grandson, who spoke of her tremendous influence on him. She would have been pleased; we all certainly were.

 

[Viker]

Early summer, 1983.

Unless you're seriously counting funerals and weddings. Then, my neighbors wedding, early summer 2015.

 

[idea]

My last two funerals were not in a church, my grandparents never attended church, not sure how they got away with skiping church as my parents abd everyone else is religious.

 

[syo]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing?

Before covid, at the resurrection. Bye bye, church.

 

[ChristineM]

About 18 months ago, a friend's funeral. Catholic church across the square, his coffin in front of the alter. His dog sitting vigil alongside the coffin. Very touching.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing?

Yesterday evening.

 

[Exaltist Ethan]

I went to a Lutheran church last week for a Mennonite service and I'll be going next week for another Mennonite service.

 

[Eddi]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

Not last Sunday but the Sunday before!

 

[exchemist]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

Last Sunday. 1130 Sung Mass as usual.

But I won’t be going tomorrow, as I’m convalescing after an operation and can’t walk too far yet. But a lady friend from church will pop in to have coffee with me.

 

[exchemist]

Last Sunday.

I wouldn't recommend that as a reason to get married as you seem to recognize from your experience.

That's an interesting story. Sounds like you took charge of your life after letting others take charge of it for you. I don't think God wants us to blindly follow the will of others and would like us to make good decisions. Honestly, I would say that your decisions may have been pretty good.

I just went to church. I'm not in total agreement with the doctrine. Which is odd, since it is the one I grew up with. It's Southern Baptist. But I like the people and the ministers. It's a large church.

Interesting. I had you down as a Methodist - as my paternal grandfather was.

 

[exchemist]

It was a few years ago.

I had some friends that also studied religion as a hobby. We liked to experience and participate in different things. One of them grew up Catholic, and despite eventually becoming Pagan, still had a positive relationship with Catholicism. My husband and I had never been to Mass, so he took us to one. It was a pleasant experience. People treated us kindly.

I picked up two pictures, one of Mary and one of Jesus. I still have them.

I do remember looking at the stations of the cross and feeling a lot of sorrow for Mary. How horrible to watch your child suffer like that. I felt for her as one mother to another.

Yes Simeon’s prophecy: “…a sword shall pierce your own soul….” When they presented the infant Jesus at the temple.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

Interesting. I had you down as a Methodist - as my paternal grandfather was.

I was for a time. I may be yet again. I'm certainly not the Baptist I once was many years ago and this may be my undoing as a Baptist.

 

[JustGeorge]

Interesting. I had you down as a Methodist - as my paternal grandfather was.

I thought he was a Methodist, too. Looks like he tricked us...

(Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids, @Dan From Smithville ! )

 

[Vinayaka]

Can you tell me about the last time you went to church or similar thing? Was it last Sunday? Last Easter? Or was it many years ago?

It's been a few years for me.

I got married at 19 to a girlfriend of a couple of months. I blame the church. They had me in a teaching capacity. Then I had my girlfriend move in with me because she needed the place to go. I had to quickly get married, pressure from the church. Can't live with someone you're not married to. Don't get me wrong, I'm responsible too, but I was a kid! I didn't think twice about it.

Surprise surprise the marriage didn't last. Things didn't work out, right, so I show up to church without her one day and the church denziens ask about her. So I let them know that we are now separated. Now, at that time, my church was preparing me to be a pastor, I was already committed and stuff and taking courses. The church members then said "Oh you know you can't date again, since youre going to be a pastor! That's what the Bible says." I smiled, nodded, and said I left something in my car. I drove off and never been back.

So that's my story. What about you?

Yesterday, temple. We go 95% of Fridays, plus festivals.

 

[JustGeorge]

Yesterday, temple. We go 95% of Fridays, plus festivals.

I guess the last time I was in a temple was the end of March. My husband had taken off Holi to find the temple we typically go to had postponed the celebration. Ares was ticked. We decided to go see a mandir about two hours in another direction. Website said it was open. We got there and it was locked. Called the number it said to if that happened. No response. Waited awhile. No response. Left.

Ares was livid, and we knew of one more temple in the state that we could swing by on the way back. Though there was nothing going on, Ares wanted to go anyways. We went and sat for about ten minutes. Ares started darting around. Figured it was time to go.

 

[Vinayaka]

I guess the last time I was in a temple was the end of March. My husband had taken off Holi to find the temple we typically go to had postponed the celebration. Ares was ticked. We decided to go see a mandir about two hours in another direction. Website said it was open. We got there and it was locked. Called the number it said to if that happened. No response. Waited awhile. No response. Left.

Ares was livid, and we knew of one more temple in the state that we could swing by on the way back. Though there was nothing going on, Ares wanted to go anyways. We went and sat for about ten minutes. Ares started darting around. Figured it was time to go.

Every time I hear a situation like yours, I truly feel so incredibly lucky. I'm 12 minutes away, and we used to walk over a couple of times a year. Today I went twice ... to 'work' ... board requested I build 6 more wooden benches. Next week grass watering starts. There are 4 temples closer than that one, but of different variety than I most enjoy.

Boss and I were reminiscing about the Omaha temple this morning. Such nice interior architecture it has.