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Mamax4 · 09-17-2006, 12:27 AM

OMG. You do not realize the buttons you've pressed for me. I've been a UU atheist nearly my entire life. I don't go to UU services anymore because I can't stand the bickering. I don't believe in 'God' but I love that others are free to believe what they wish. There is supposed to be room for *all* beliefs in UUism, but in some churches there isn't. I will sing about God-- I think the beauty and mystery of nature is 'God'-- . Works for me. What God are people objecting to in these hymns? Basically I think singing old cool songs with other cool people is a wonderful thing. Find joy where it is. Be open to what your fellow UU thinks.

Instead of people just understanding that UUs have freedom, too many UUs (mostly UUs new to UUism, mostly recovering from dogma) start fighting about whether we should say the word God and get bent out of shape about some hymns. (Not saying this is the OP). I just can't take how literal some people are. I can't take all the **** commities and sub commities, and arguing at Joys & Concerns. Hello? Why is *anyone* in a UU church telling anyone else what they should believe or sing. Believe or don't. Sing or don't. They'll be another service.

UUs spend too much time fighting, imo, and too little time finding the joy in the life and letting other people find joy in whatever they believe 'God' to be.

I miss church, but not the arguments about petty crap.

Arent you glad you asked?

09-17-2006, 12:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mamax4 Olive oil slave iTrader: 3 / 100% Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my head Posts: 10,282	OMG. You do not realize the buttons you've pressed for me. I've been a UU atheist nearly my entire life. I don't go to UU services anymore because I can't stand the bickering. I don't believe in 'God' but I love that others are free to believe what they wish. There is supposed to be room for all beliefs in UUism, but in some churches there isn't. I will sing about God-- I think the beauty and mystery of nature is 'God'-- . Works for me. What God are people objecting to in these hymns? Basically I think singing old cool songs with other cool people is a wonderful thing. Find joy where it is. Be open to what your fellow UU thinks. Instead of people just understanding that UUs have freedom, too many UUs (mostly UUs new to UUism, mostly recovering from dogma) start fighting about whether we should say the word God and get bent out of shape about some hymns. (Not saying this is the OP). I just can't take how literal some people are. I can't take all the **** commities and sub commities, and arguing at Joys & Concerns. Hello? Why is anyone in a UU church telling anyone else what they should believe or sing. Believe or don't. Sing or don't. They'll be another service. UUs spend too much time fighting, imo, and too little time finding the joy in the life and letting other people find joy in whatever they believe 'God' to be. I miss church, but not the arguments about petty crap. Arent you glad you asked? __________________ Laurie Last edited by Mamax4 : 09-17-2006 at 12:35 AM.