tecoyah

I rarely go to services....but have as of late, gone to a unitarian church down the street. The congregation there is extremely mixed, and has a family (present at two of the three services I attended) with two autistic children. These kids are somewhat loud at times, and rarely stay in one place.
Everyone, and I do mean everyone, in the church looks out for these kids. I felt perfectly comfortable in this place due to the obvious care these people felt for each other, and the fact that nobody looked down upon the family. Having been raised Catholic, and spending everyday save Saturday in church for seven years, I was very hesitant to attend a church service again, but the attitudes prevelant inside this place have given me pause in my dislike of organized religious affairs.
That said, it would seem the issue here is one of respect, and true caring for your fellow Man/Woman, not some PC statement of acceptance. The Idea behind a congregation, at least to me, would be centered around the people who attend, NOT the profound words of the woman (female clergy here) at the pulpit.
It is unfortunate in my opinion, that the guide in these peoples spiritual journey, has decided his own use of this Gods' house , superscedes the use of those who have come to experience it.

I would think the "GOD" entity, is pretty pissed about now.

EDIT- Care for the lepers....for they too , are Gods children.

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