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No you don't have to do that. There are many atheists that go to church just for the socialization. Although that depends on the people there and if they aren't going to try and push you.
Strawbrary · 31-35, F
@canusernamebemyusername Oh, really? I've never heard of that before.
Zoeoz · 31-35, F
No, I wouldn't. That's not a good basis to start a friendship/relationship from
@Strawbrary Yeah I have tried looking for places to meet people as well. The internet is one way. But it is harder to meet those people in person unless you travel or they live close. I have often heard hobby places but doesn't really work when you live in the middle of nowhere. That leaves churches and bars where I live but I don't drink nor do I want to have an alcoholic in my life. But those are my two options. lol
But you might have to look around for a church that will accept you for you. I like Unitarian Universalists churches. Those are nice if you can find one. That take people from many backgrounds.
But you might have to look around for a church that will accept you for you. I like Unitarian Universalists churches. Those are nice if you can find one. That take people from many backgrounds.
Strawbrary · 31-35, F
@canusernamebemyusername I don't live in the middle of nowhere exactly, but there sure isn't much where I live. What kind of a hobby places?
All anyone here does is drink and go to church too, lol... I'm done with bars but I could give church a go. This probably sounds dumb, but how do I look around for churches? Do I just... walk into one orr...?
All anyone here does is drink and go to church too, lol... I'm done with bars but I could give church a go. This probably sounds dumb, but how do I look around for churches? Do I just... walk into one orr...?
@Strawbrary Yeah just walk in. lol They should be extra friendly to what they think might be a new convert. Once you're there for a while you might see the stuff they try to hide. Like where I live many of them tend to be clique like and hate anyone that disturbs there routine. lol But then all I have to do is go down the street to the next one.
As for hobbies. Things like poetry readings or book clubs, or community classes. None of which we have around here but you might have them:P
As for hobbies. Things like poetry readings or book clubs, or community classes. None of which we have around here but you might have them:P
Strawbrary · 31-35, F
@canusernamebemyusername I'm sorry, this might be really dumb, when am I supposed to walk in? During their service? Before? After? How do I even know when the service is? Are there people in churches when there isn't a service going on? (I'm sorry. I have no idea how churches work.)
Ohhh I don't think we have hobby stuff here either then, lol. There used to be Magic the Gathering tournaments, but I never got into those lol.
Ohhh I don't think we have hobby stuff here either then, lol. There used to be Magic the Gathering tournaments, but I never got into those lol.
@Strawbrary lol It is okay. They usually have times posted somewhere. you can then check the times and go in when those times say to. Bigger places might have a priest on hand or someone at all times. It really depends on the church. But you can always ask when you go.
Those would be a hobby thing. I was more into yugioh anyway.lol
Those would be a hobby thing. I was more into yugioh anyway.lol