ok so i felt the need to share in this thread that i went to church for the first time in 6 years today, and thats only because i was tricked into it. I was helping my grandmother move out of her house and as we finished up and got in the car she said we needed to stop somewhere. As soon as i saw the church come into view i knew it was our final destination. She has accepted me and my agnostic view points but that doesnt mean she likes them, and she always tried to get me to go to church but today was the first time she succeded.
Upon walking in i was sickened. not because of the general "churchness" of the place, but because as i first came in the door i was asked for money. I knew it would already be a terrible experience.
When mass started the dullest looking priest tried to make a joke. And I qoute:
"Knock Knock...
Who's there...
Jesus...
Jesus Who..."
Then he laughed. There wasnt even a fucking punchline, yet all the churchgoers laughed as if he was fucking George Carlin. God, like all preists have to be funny or something. It was possibly the dullest thing i've ever been to in my life. The ceremony was just "be kind to your neighbor" type stuff repeated over and over but with different words. I didnt know there was a song in church that just repeats the word Holy for like five fucking minutes.
Afterwards, since my grandparents serve on the alter, i was forced to meet the priest. Since i was forced there against my will i decided to be a bitch to the priest, even though he was undeserving of it. When he shoke my hand and said, "Hi, nice to meet you." I actually responded with a "Thanks, I don't believe in God." He kind of just looked at me like i was nuts for about three seconds then turned away (But maybe thats just because my sweatshirt said SCREAM BLOODY GORE and then DEATH on the back). it was probably one of the funniest things ever.
anyway sorry for the rant but i found out today church sucks, and since this is the religion thread i felt compelled to share.