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12-24-2011, 02:27 PM
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the ultracon
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
We're not having service, but I would be okay with it if we were. Personally, I'm thankful to have a quiet day with my family and not attending a formal service doesn't in ANY way mean that God will be left out of our home or our day.  I saw a post by a pastor on facebook about this very thing that I felt was a somewhat judgmental. *They* are having church and invited anyone who isn't to attend at their place. In addition, they posted this rather pointed message:
Local pastors know their congregation and their families better than anyone else. There is nothing wrong with giving them the day off to travel and spend time with family. In some churches, nearly everyone leaves town for the holidays because their families don't live close.
It's odd to me that some people want to use this as a way to feel spiritually superior. |
You are so right on the head of the nail. 
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12-24-2011, 03:17 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
Our parish is having mass tonight at 5:00 p.m., and then tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the Christ.
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12-24-2011, 03:42 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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MissBrattified, it's probably good that some have church on Christmas day. That gives them time to look down their noses and be judgmental about those who did not have service.
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12-24-2011, 04:46 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
I saw a post by a pastor on facebook about this very thing that I felt was a somewhat judgmental. *They* are having church and invited anyone who isn't to attend at their place. In addition, they posted this rather pointed message: .......
It's odd to me that some people want to use this as a way to feel spiritually superior.
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I also know who this is, and think it's pretty sad if you read his status update the way you seem to have. Your conclusion is definitely not his heart.
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MissBrattified, it's probably good that some have church on Christmas day. That gives them time to look down their noses and be judgmental about those who did not have service. We're having one service, simply a time to remember our loved ones who have gone on before, and a time to honor Christ, the founder of Christmas. (That should be a good door-opener for some of the critics.) Forgive me for being critical myself. To everybody on AFF, I hope you have a Very Merry Christmas, to those who believe in it and to those who do not!
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We'll definitely be spending our entire service looking down our noses at the rest of the world... Oh wait, actually, those of us without family will be spending an hourish together on Christmas, as family, because that's what family does.
I admit I don't understand why any church would cancel services on Christmas. As someone without family, I would very much miss the opportunity to attend on a major holiday. It's not like having service means anyone actually needs to attend.
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Exactly my thoughts.
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12-24-2011, 04:52 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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MissBrattified, it's probably good that some have church on Christmas day. That gives them time to look down their noses and be judgmental about those who did not have service.
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Facetious much? 
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We're having one service, simply a time to remember our loved ones who have gone on before, and a time to honor Christ, the founder of Christmas. (That should be a good door-opener for some of the critics.) Forgive me for being critical myself. To everybody on AFF, I hope you have a Very Merry Christmas, to those who believe in it and to those who do not!
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I think it's great that you guys are having service. 
Personally, I don't think most people are deliberately judgmental; they just don't think their comments through very well. There are a lot of practical reasons to take a holiday off, and as far as I know all of my friends will be including Christ in their Christmas even though they aren't at church. Taking a day off from formal services isn't taking the day off from God.
I hope everyone has a GREAT Christmas tomorrow, whether they attend service or not!
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12-24-2011, 04:56 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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I also know who this is, and think it's pretty sad if you read his status update the way you seem to have. Your conclusion is definitely not his heart.
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Actually, I was surprised at the post because it doesn't seem to fit his personality. I didn't post any specifics HERE because I only wanted to include the comments in the discussion; not malign a person in particular. I've heard similar comments before from other people over the years, usually from ultra-cons, but more recently from two liberal pastors. (Not including the comments I mentioned on this thread.)
I don't think the comments were well thought out because they send a message of condemnation rather than one intended to uplift.
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--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
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12-24-2011, 05:53 PM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
Can't wait for church service tomorrow!
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12-25-2011, 01:43 AM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
Service Sun AM as usual.
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12-25-2011, 03:46 AM
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12-25-2011, 08:10 AM
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Re: Are You Having Church Sunday?
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
It's odd to me that some people want to use this as a way to feel spiritually superior.
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Exactly.
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