Do you or would you attend service/ceremonies/rituals for another faith?

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Permalink Reply by Kittenz on September 17, 2008 at 10:38am

I have several times....my children are in honor choir in school and some of the performances are held in churches for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My children also attended my mother's church and I have gone with them from time to time.

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Permalink Reply by The Preppy Pagan on September 20, 2008 at 9:31pm

I was raised Mormon. They are no more scary than flesh eating viruses, nuclear holocaust, black holes, or Republicans. *smile*

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Permalink Reply by SIN on September 17, 2008 at 10:43am

Yes, and often.

Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Wiccan (various)
Egyptian
Asatru
Norse
Asian (various)
Faery
Vampire (Vampyre)
Lycan

and more!

The thing is, are they comfortable with me among them ???? *lol* Not so much.

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Permalink Reply by Lightbringer on September 17, 2008 at 10:46am

Hasn't ever been much of an issue. I was actually in a catholic wedding once and i had a blast! those catholics really let loose at the reception! I was just in a wedding that was strange, not bad, but strange. My cousin got hitched to her girlfriend. It was a commitment cerimony, since Michigan doesn't recognize same sex marriages (the swine!). It was wierd in that they incorporated many different rituals. Rings, hand fastening and the unity candle thing amongst them. It was a lot of fun and i felt quite comfortable.

You should have seen that reception! Wild wouldn't even begin to describe it!

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Permalink Reply by Mystic Witch on September 17, 2008 at 10:54am

I have attended weddings, funerals of various faiths. I am ok with it if I have to be unless they get real preachy as I know soon it will be over lol and I can go back to being in my rituals:) blessings

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Permalink Reply by xX Artemis MoonRain Xx on September 17, 2008 at 10:59am

I'm pretty comfortable. I actually go to two churches when I can. I got to Grace in early morning because the Pastor is pretty cool with me and is quite funny and I go to another (can't remember the name for the life of me) and it's a mix of all kinds of religions... so it's fun. That and I go to please my mom. She not too happy about me and my choice of life and religion...

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Permalink Reply by Lea on September 17, 2008 at 11:00am

I've been to many different churches just to see what they were saying, what the message was, sometimes I was pleasantly surprised and others hugely disappointed.

I have always believe that to know each other we have to know the different beliefs and points of view. I allow my kids to attend church with their friends if they ask because I want them to find out the same things for themselves. They have the right to find their personal spiritual path in life, they too are usually bored and disappointed, they say my rituals are much more fun and interesting. Except our 9 year old who when he goes with his friends spends his time playing games and eating his favorite, cookies. You could say no to that.

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Permalink Reply by Siiri on September 17, 2008 at 11:03am

On occasion I attend a Medodist Church service.

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Sue on September 17, 2008 at 11:14am

I had a job where I assisted a couple different individuals, one who attended a Christian church and one who was homebound but kept religous music and tv programs on every waking moment. Also I live in the bible belt in Tn. so I am surrounded by public prayer at fairs and such. The ten commandments are posted EVERYWHERE. I just bow my head when asked to pray and don't make a big deal about it, I figure that respect for others beliefs has to start with me, so far I hav'nt had a problem with disrespect of mine. I don't hide who I am but don't shout it out either so far this has worked for me.

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Permalink Reply by Capricorn on September 17, 2008 at 11:17am

Visits to Hindu Temples are always enjoyable. A large number are very welcoming to visitors. Of course Hinduism is a very inclusive religion.

Of course, my interest, enjoyability, and comfort in attending Puja at a Hindu Temple might stem from the fact that my pantheon is the Hindu Pantheon. But anyone with IndoPagan, Eastern, or Celtic leanings would probably enjoy it a great deal. Hindus puja includes the elements, and Celtic religion and Hindu religion stem from a common source and region.

I've always been a fan of good working interfaith relations. I am not sure that interfaith relations can be achieved without visiting for understanding the services and rituals of other faiths.

My point of view.

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Permalink Reply by brentster on September 17, 2008 at 12:08pm

If you ever really want to absorb, the psychodrama of a thousand year ritual, the midnight mass is excellent. We prefer the cathedral in St. Paul, but any major city has a large facility (the tallest one on the block) will generally do as well too
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The candles, the insense, anointments, the wine and cakes!
It helps with the latin language skills too!

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Permalink Reply by Crescent on September 17, 2008 at 12:19pm

I've only had the chance to attend Christian services, both Protestant and Catholic. I don't take Communion, since I haven't participated in the religious rituals and training leading up to it.
I usually try to pay attention to the sermon, etc.

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