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Theists: Would You Welcome...
- Thread starter ChristineES
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The closest thing I have to a place of worship is my UU church, and everyone is definitely welcome there. : )
I never knew that! That's very cool. :yes:
I never knew that! That's very cool. :yes:
hindupridemn
Defender of the Truth
Personally I welcome all who are respectful to wherever I worship (which is everywhere!)
Some Hindu temples are open only to members of that tradition, or only to Hindus who were born to Indian Hindu parents (so no converts like me no matter how knowledgeable and devout we are). But many Hindus consider everyone to be a Hindu who believes in a Higher Power and life after death. If you don't, I'm sure you could go to a Hindu temple anyway, but I doubt you would get anything out of it.
LDS churches, as stated above, are open to all and Sacrament (communion) is open to all, even non-Christians as I understand it (but I could be wrong). Indeed, you have to attend two or more LDS services as a non-Mormon before being baptised.
Jain temples are open to all as long as you aren't wearing leather or other animal products and have washed your hands and brushed your teeth since last eating meat or eggs.
Baha'i temples are open to the public as are devotions wherever they are held. However, the 19-day feast is open to Baha'is only, unless it is a "unity feast". A unity feast is basically the same thing as a feast and non-Baha'is need only to inquire or be invited by a Baha'i in order for a feast to be declared a unity feast. Meetings of Local Spiritual Assemblies are open only to members of the Assembly (9 adult Baha'is). Baha'i activities are not open to "covenant breakers." But I don't know too much about covenant breaking other than that there are very few if any covenant breakers alive today.
Some Hindu temples are open only to members of that tradition, or only to Hindus who were born to Indian Hindu parents (so no converts like me no matter how knowledgeable and devout we are). But many Hindus consider everyone to be a Hindu who believes in a Higher Power and life after death. If you don't, I'm sure you could go to a Hindu temple anyway, but I doubt you would get anything out of it.
LDS churches, as stated above, are open to all and Sacrament (communion) is open to all, even non-Christians as I understand it (but I could be wrong). Indeed, you have to attend two or more LDS services as a non-Mormon before being baptised.
Jain temples are open to all as long as you aren't wearing leather or other animal products and have washed your hands and brushed your teeth since last eating meat or eggs.
Baha'i temples are open to the public as are devotions wherever they are held. However, the 19-day feast is open to Baha'is only, unless it is a "unity feast". A unity feast is basically the same thing as a feast and non-Baha'is need only to inquire or be invited by a Baha'i in order for a feast to be declared a unity feast. Meetings of Local Spiritual Assemblies are open only to members of the Assembly (9 adult Baha'is). Baha'i activities are not open to "covenant breakers." But I don't know too much about covenant breaking other than that there are very few if any covenant breakers alive today.
DreadFish
Cosmic Vagabond
Well I consider my place of worship to simply be my body, but since no one can get inside that place of worship (hopefully 
) I would say im fine with anyone sharing space with me . But yeah, as long as a person stays respectful, as I would strive to be as well, then I have no problem with that.
) I would say im fine with anyone sharing space with me . But yeah, as long as a person stays respectful, as I would strive to be as well, then I have no problem with that.
DavyCrocket2003
Well-Known Member
I really enjoy visiting other places of worship. It's just kind of scary going by yourself. I think I'm going to go visit some other churches around my area, now that I think about it.
Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
I think it is REALLY scary to go alone, but if I knew someone to go with, I would like to attend the worship services of almost every religion I can think of.
bowingtoGod
Member
Yes anyone and everyone is welcome
Others may even pray there I believe.
Although there is probably going to be segregation between men and woman. But IDK might not.
Others may even pray there I believe.
Although there is probably going to be segregation between men and woman. But IDK might not.
Twig pentagram
High Priest
I don't worship, so therefore I have no place of worship.
enchanted_one1975
Resident Lycanthrope
Well my place of worship is usually my back yard, but I would. All I would ask is that they be quiet and stay out of the way.
I am not ashamed of my faith and it is kind of nice to show people that I am not killing animals in ritual.
NamasteContinuum
New Member
Most definitely! I love learning about other faiths, and even more about learning how people integrate themselves into our faith but still keep some of the rituals/beliefs of their old religion. UUism wouldn't be nearly as interesting if we all believed the same thing.
Rainbow Mage
Lib Democrat/Agnostic/Epicurean-ish/Buddhist-ish
I would be delighted if more people wanted to learn about Kemetic Orthodox belief to that extent. It's not my place to invite them though. In Kemetic belief, the temple is the charge of the Priests alone.
