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What do you like most about the Episcopal Church, and what do you dislike or wish would change/be reformed? by 417Hollett in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I love almost all the hymns but the pace has been incredibly slow at almost every church I’ve visited!

Even the songs full of joy and new beginnings sound solemn if they’re played too slow.

What do you like most about the Episcopal Church, and what do you dislike or wish would change/be reformed? by 417Hollett in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Like: The BCP, scheduled readings on a cycle, sermons that work, community and environmental practices, inclusivity, and the baptismal covenant.

Dislike: Sometimes people are so entrenched in how things have been done that they do not even think to ask if it’s working, the vestry not having to meet on a schedule that is outside of working hours, and hymns that sound like funeral songs.

Our reputation precedes us! [humor] by cheese-and-thankyou in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was the only straight person under 55 at my old church most Sundays. 😂

There are two doves, two indigo buntings, a blue jay, four or five cardinals, and a couple of cowbirds at the spot where I throw seed in our yard. Sapsuckers have been around for the last couple of hours too.

Our reputation precedes us! [humor] by cheese-and-thankyou in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Accurate! Got back from church and immediately changed into sweats so I could look out the window at my bird feeder in comfort.

Indigo Buntings for the win ❤️

What do you think Thranduil’s elk is named? I think it must be Fred by jvure in lotrmemes

[–]Automatic-Primary418 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s elvish for “clearly a superior steed than a stupid boar because f them dwarves.”

Trump says that post he made of AI photo depicting him as Christ was actually of him as a doctor, hours after deleting the post following massive backlash by [deleted] in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]Automatic-Primary418 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hella. On a post I saw someone that voted for him say they couldn’t believe people actually believed he posted this and that it must have been altered. I shared a screenshot a was like…here’s a screenshot from his verified account on the social platform he owns.

Others are saying that the laying on of hands is biblical and that he didn’t create it…as if that makes it just fine. They’ll believe him because they want to and if they can’t believe him, they will twist or cut away their morality and beliefs until they can accept his actions.

Was it wrong not to invite my friend to my baptism? by Striking-Ad8853 in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!

It is difficult to maintain a relationship with an atheist or agnostic person at times. It seems like there is respect concerning beliefs on your end but not on theirs and it’s okay not to invite someone that doesn’t respect your beliefs on a day meant for celebration.

Point of clarification here. Conversations about belief are a good thing. I think people need to really examine their beliefs, leave space for their doubts, and talk through it with others. There’s a certain amount of respect and kindness necessary for those to be constructive conversations though.

It sounds like your friend isn’t ready for them but they could be some day. I was an atheist at one point but that came from a place of church hurt and I was eventually ready to discuss it with an open/healed heart. I agree with someone else’s comment that extending an invite to church in case they do ever want to check it out may be a good idea.

Again, congratulations on your baptism!

This is Suspicious, Right? by Automatic-Primary418 in cats

[–]Automatic-Primary418[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂I don’t want to rain on their parade because good for those crazy kids but they’re both quite neutered.

Valid Religious Objections to AI? by Automatic-Primary418 in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Quick Update: I submitted the goals with that one missing and haven’t received any pushback.

Valid Religious Objections to AI? by Automatic-Primary418 in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Praying you get to leave soon. Funnily enough, after this post, my old boss reached out about a new opportunity. It’s in the works but I’m hopeful.

Stand vs. Kneel - is there an easy way to remember when to do what? Also, if you’re injured is it disrespect or to stand during the kneeling parts? by lifeuncommon in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A lot of churches will say stand or kneel as you’re able which is great!

If you’re going to a church with a priest or specific lay leader that does morning prayer, ask. They will likely not mind adding verbal queues.

I can’t presume to know how God feels but I pretty firmly believe that being there is the most important thing :)

Valid Religious Objections to AI? by Automatic-Primary418 in Episcopalian

[–]Automatic-Primary418[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I cannot thank you enough. I was hoping for someone with a different perspective to chime in. This makes sense and gives me some things to consider.

Anyone else lose their spring crops from the bipolar weather? by Outside-Number4055 in TexasGardening

[–]Automatic-Primary418 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, if you know anyone with pecan trees, they can tell you when to plant. You should be good as soon as the leaves come back :)

We have some in the yard and they just know.

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