I'm not a church person anymore.I used to be, before I faced negative attitudes during my life path. My divorce sent my into being left adrift.
I was telling a Catholic client how I joined the choir at age 13, with my parents. Faithfully, we went to choir practice every Thursday, then church every Sunday.
I met so many unchristian people, that I began to realize it wasn't the place for me.
Divorce, little compassion from fellow church members, all this served to alienate me.
I am spiritual, and believe that there is something bigger than all of us.
I believe in the universal principal found in all religions:
"Treat others as you would wish to be treated."
I feel closest to God in nature, alone with the creatures of this world! I feel at one with the Universe, when hanging out with my children and grandchildren.
I like looking at churches.Stained glass window can be simple, or beautiful.
Boy do you and I think alike or what? Yet again! Amazes me. Lovely churches Jenn. You do stay busy up there! Hope the weather in our mid-west has not reached you.
ReplyDeleteLocal news: Another local priest arrested for abusing another boy. What is wrong with these priests? I hate it! I just now heard this...no need to post this, I just wanted to tell you. Just when I was starting to feel connected again. I will keep doing what I do, and not worry about it. Loved your post. gin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the church...love the stained glass!
ReplyDeleteJust like I prefer the old architecture of bygone schools, and warehouses it's the same for churches. Such lovely character in their shape and stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteChurch architecture is usually beautiful and I do love stained glass. I'm so sorry you had a negative church experience.
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