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I love the idea that i, a turbo-sinning atheist, might go to church just to hang out. The practical problem with this is that services are at, what 9 in the mo
by twic 6y ago
I love the idea that i, a turbo-sinning atheist, might go to church just to hang out.
The practical problem with this is that services are at, what 9 in the morning on a sunday? The only communion i have any interest in taking at that time is with the cold side of the pillow.
But say the holy spirit [1] moves me to overcome that. Then what? "Yeah miss me with the biscuits padre, i'm just here for the bants!", not sure how well this is going to go down.
[1] whisky
- jayshua 6y agoIn my (rather limited) experience most churches would be happy to have you even if you are only going specifically for the social bit. They, of course, hope to "convert" you. Many seem to take pride in never "giving up" on someone no matter how long it takes.
- texasbigdata 6y agoI believe Wednesday night services are sometimes available depending on the denomination. And like 11am "second" services. YRMV
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- flukus 6y agoA lot will depend on the area and church, but many organize social/community events that are non-religious in nature, including book clubs. There's a good chance they're looking for volunteers for a wide variety of things too, many of those will be quite social. Personally I prefer the drinking beer and watching football style of community my sports club offers and it sounds like you might as well, but there's more to Churches than the weekly sermon.
- Thorrez 6y agoMy church had 10 Masses each weekend, all times of the day, until 8pm at night, back before Covid. I previously went to a church that had a 9pm Sunday Mass. But yes, going just to meet people is the wrong attitude, but better than not going.