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With the loss of my mother some of the cousins on that side have reached out, which was a positive thing…but then…

I’ve had to explain why I left the church. My mother, whose opinion of me was the one that mattered, had accepted my decision and respected my right to make it, for which I was grateful.

My father’s less devout, so none of it bothered him. When asked, I told the relatives I was no longer religious and hoped that would close the subject.

I should’ve known better. I received a text from my cousin this morning about a site called [i]catholicscomehome.org[/i].
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DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M
You don't have to keep explaining yourself to others.
Do what is best for yourself.

Do you care to share why you left the church? I wonder if they are similar to mine, I have not been to church in over 10 years and I don't really care if I ever enter another church again.
@DallasCowboysFan A long time ago, a really close friend of mine and the family
Said that for her, church is in her garden.

I can relate to this.
I am spiritual, teeny tiny religious.

(Let's say that to the religious people, I am a joke. Real talk.
...Zealots SUCK!... )
DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON I consider myself spiritual as well. I don't need a preacher to tell me the difference between right and wrong, and I certainly don't need to give any church 10 percent of my income. The idea of tithing has only been around since the late 1800's, it
is not in the Bible. I also think that the media coverage of all the televangelists, and corrupt church practices has turned a lot of people off. I could go on, but I don't want to get preachy. I just live my life according to the golden rule and treat people the way I would want to be treated.