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The Universe went to such lengths to create the one pretzel4gore Jul 2014 #1
Thank you for sharing that. Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #2
My childhood fantasy play was quite rich. edhopper Jul 2014 #3
From your posts, your understanding of it doesn't appear to have progressed beyond that point. rug Jul 2014 #4
And the jury results are in.... aikoaiko Jul 2014 #5
Thank you jury. rug Jul 2014 #6
"The post is quite condescending and the poster sounds like a "holier than thou" asshole" cleanhippie Jul 2014 #15
Too bad your alert failed. rug Jul 2014 #16
His alert didn't fail, mine did. Juror #1 has you figured out, though. mr blur Jul 2014 #23
Yes, Juror #1 who rejected your alert. rug Jul 2014 #24
In my experience with my own children as well as others, No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #7
What do you attribute to me finding them edhopper Jul 2014 #8
I can only speak for myself; have very little or no idea what motivates you. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #10
What religious ceremonies do you attend? nt Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #11
Roman Catholic Mass, for the most part. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #12
I've never been to one before. Closest I've gotten is Episcopalian, Htom Sirveaux Jul 2014 #13
High Episcopalian is very close, I believe. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #19
I grew up with a Latin mass. The best I've ever heard were high masses, sung in call and response. pinto Jul 2014 #21
Depending on the parish, some parts of the Mass or other service are still No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #22
Actually I think I understood it quite well, even from my 4 year old vantage point. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #9
Nice piece of writing; thanks Brettongarcia Jul 2014 #17
In my experience? Religion looked too simple from childhood. Then it looked worse after much study. Brettongarcia Jul 2014 #18
Thanks for your story. Suspect we all had some similar experiences as kids. pinto Jul 2014 #14
Agree as to the strong cultural component. No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #20
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