Turning a religious event into a circus seems disrespectful to me. And this is comming from someone that is not religious.
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beth b - Jan 02, 2007 10:34:44 am PST #8465 of 10004
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
DavidS - Jan 02, 2007 10:37:48 am PST #8466 of 10004
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Turning a religious event into a circus seems disrespectful to me.
That service wasn't disrespectful. It was just the little kids off in an another room during the sit-down. They just had enough pull to have the priest come out and do the baptism at their house.
Anyway. It's not about the baptism. It's only about keeping up with the cousins.
Why must it all be such a huge pain in the ass? You go to church, you spritz the baby, their immortal soul is saved and you have some donuts. Bip bap bing - done.
beth b - Jan 02, 2007 10:43:05 am PST #8467 of 10004
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Sorry my definition of circus is anything that takes away from the point of day. baptism is the dedication of a child to god- it isn't about the party afterward. changeing the focus so it all about granddad says circus to me. my new england puritanical roots are showing
Why must it all be such a huge pain in the ass? You go to church, you spritz the baby, their immortal soul is saved and you have some donuts. Bip bap bing - done
sounds perfect to me.
DavidS - Jan 02, 2007 10:44:46 am PST #8468 of 10004
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
sounds perfet to me.
Mmmm, donuts and salvation. Throw in some coffee and you're set.
Cashmere - Jan 02, 2007 10:48:39 am PST #8469 of 10004
Now tagless for your comfort.
I went to my BiL's baptism. It was an informal, open house reception afterwards. My FiL offered the pastor a scotch & water and he replied, "I'd hate to waste good scotch on water--better give it to me straight."
It's why my non-religious self felt entirely comfortable with this guy marrying us. He's retired now, dear fellow.
My in-laws stopped going to church when DH's grandfather died, so I suspect he was the driving force behind their observances.
Polter-Cow - Jan 02, 2007 10:49:27 am PST #8470 of 10004
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Mmmm, donuts and salvation.
Or, in the case of Homer Simpsons, donuts and damnation.
juliana - Jan 02, 2007 10:55:01 am PST #8471 of 10004
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Um, I think Theo sums up the parentals issue best over Natter right here: Theodosia "Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial" Jan 2, 2007 12:47:26 pm PST
She smart. And stuff.
Mmmm, donuts and salvation.
Or, in the case of Homer Simpsons, donuts and damnation.
Huh. I thought it was donuts and salivation.
Polter-Cow - Jan 02, 2007 10:59:08 am PST #8472 of 10004
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Hee! Well played.
Glamcookie - Jan 02, 2007 12:04:46 pm PST #8473 of 10004
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Or, in the case of Homer Simpsons, donuts and damnation.
"Daddy's soul donut - DO NOT EAT!"
Possibly my most favorite thing on the Simpsons ever.
Sparky1 - Jan 02, 2007 12:11:24 pm PST #8474 of 10004
Librarian Warlord
::sneaks into thread::
I have escaped my moving box infested apartment to a cafe for a few minutes. Shhhhhh, don't tell my DH!