Anyone feel comfortable in a catholic and protestant church?

[seminoleTom]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

[Alamoman]

I know some married couples who attend both. I don't know how they do it though.....(from a time perspective).

[Pollyanna]

I feel comfortable in both. Most of the town I grew up in was either Catholic or Protestant. Friends would go to events in either church or even services on Sundays if they spent the night at each others home.

[pictor]

I feel comfortable in both, but largely because as an atheist, I am probably there to appreciate the architecture, the art, the stained glass perhaps, the acoustics, and so forth.

[meggers49]

I feel comfortable in both, but largely because as an atheist, I am probably there to appreciate the architecture, the art, the stained glass perhaps, the acoustics, and so forth.

At least as an atheist you're not UNCOMFORTABLE. I imagine there are some who would never set a toe in a church of any denomination.

[Tim]

Having been raised in a Baptist church, the first time I attended a Catholic church (at about 16 years of age) I found it a bit uncomfortable. It appeared very ritualistic to me. Also I was the only person in the building carrying a Bible which I found very odd. The priest's garb (robes, tall hats, etc) reminded me of a sorcerer and when he started waving the smoking incense(?) I thought it looked like a voodoo ritual or something.

Yep... you might say that I was UNCOMFORTABLE. LOL

[smyrna]

Having been raised in a Baptist church, the first time I attended a Catholic church (at about 16 years of age) I found it a bit uncomfortable. It appeared very ritualistic to me. Also I was the only person in the building carrying a Bible which I found very odd. The priest's garb (robes, tall hats, etc) reminded me of a sorcerer and when he started waving the smoking incense(?) I thought it looked like a voodoo ritual or something.

Yep... you might say that I was UNCOMFORTABLE. LOL


Did anyone understand the sermon?

[Tim]

Did anyone understand the sermon?

To be honest with you I don't remember there being a sermon, per se. They read out of a book (not the Bible but I don't know what the book was) and we did lots of kneeling, standing, kneeling, sitting, kneeling, standing -- quite the workout! :))

Nothing was in Latin. My girlfriend is who took me and she took me to the "modern service" (or something like that). This was about 1972-1973. They even had someone play the guitar and sing which was supposed to be a big deal I think to appeal to young people.

[RayMan]

To be honest with you I don't remember there being a sermon, per se. They read out of a book (not the Bible but I don't know what the book was) and we did lots of kneeling, standing, kneeling, sitting, kneeling, standing -- quite the workout! :))

Nothing was in Latin. My girlfriend is who took me and she took me to the "modern service" (or something like that). This was about 1972-1973. They even had someone play the guitar and sing which was supposed to be a big deal I think to appeal to young people.


Ah, the "Folk Mass." I played guitar in a few of those with a Catholic buddy of mine. They had that service on Saturday night.

[archangelo]

Slick. :rolleyes:

[RayMan]

Slick. :rolleyes:

What'd I say THIS time Arch? I enjoyed playing guitar at those services and being accepted by the priest and laity.

Sheesh, you get so grumpy!

[archangelo]

What'd I say THIS time Arch? I enjoyed playing guitar at those services and being accepted by the priest and laity.

Sheesh, you get so grumpy!

That wasn't in response to your post. Just a general impression which, perhaps, I should have kept to myself and just ignored this thread like my fellow Catholics thus far.

I would write more, but, you know, it's a Friday in Lent and I have to don my wizard robes and tall pointed hat and read from my Grimoire in order to prepare for the ritualistics and leg exercises on Sunday and it really sucks because I can't eat flesh today since the Pope told me not to (shortly after he told me not to own a Bible) because we need to support his (her?) brother's fishing business. But at least we're having an incense smokin' Holy Hour to sacrifice the chickens...and make our dolls! :twisted:

[merryAtheist]

I generally feel comfortable anywhere, except the Doctor's office, or the cave of an angry bear.

[khigh]

Honestly, I grew up in Catholic church and went to a few Protestant services. Never really felt comfortable with what either were teaching, though I did love listening to the Latin at the Christmas midnight mass. The candles and the architecture were beautiful, but I just could not do it. I haven't been back to either service since I turned 18 and moved out of the house. Well, I did go to Easter mass one time, but that is because it was also the blessing of my grandparent's 60th anniversary.

Both places, I kept wanting to ask questions. Since I was old enough, I started reading about alternate religions and will be attending my first Hindu service next time I go down to Dallas. There are no Hindu temples anywhere around here. Hopefully I will feel comfortable there as it seems like that is where I belong.

[Mimiheart]

I feel equally weird in both.

[TaylorW65]

I grew up Catholic and went to Catholic school from Kindergarten through 8th grade. I went to Mass every week until I was in my 20s. I have been in many Protestant churches. My best friend and guitar playing partner is a United Church of Christ Minister. I have played at his Church many many times.

Today I am a Christian Universalist and I feel at home in both places.

[captusa]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

I'm an Atheist and have attended services, weddings, baptisms in churches of all denominations.
I have been to services in synagogues, temples, covens and cathedrals and have usually been comfortable.

[LeroyBrown]

That wasn't in response to your post. Just a general impression which, perhaps, I should have kept to myself and just ignored this thread like my fellow Catholics thus far.

I would write more, but, you know, it's a Friday in Lent and I have to don my wizard robes and tall pointed hat and read from my Grimoire in order to prepare for the ritualistics and leg exercises on Sunday and it really sucks because I can't eat flesh today since the Pope told me not to (shortly after he told me not to own a Bible) because we need to support his (her?) brother's fishing business. But at least we're having an incense smokin' Holy Hour to sacrifice the chickens...and make our dolls! :twisted:

:hug:

He was raised baptist, did you expect any thing less?

[LeroyBrown]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

I don't attend both but have in the past. While there may be thing that I would be uncomfortable with simply because I don't know what I am doing and don't wish to offend I would not feel discomfort at what was being done.

I've had more problems in attending Protestant churches of other denominations, primarily those that elevate tongues above all else, even the scriptual mandate for order in the house of God.

[Tim]

That wasn't in response to your post. Just a general impression which, perhaps, I should have kept to myself and just ignored this thread like my fellow Catholics thus far.

I would write more, but, you know, it's a Friday in Lent and I have to don my wizard robes and tall pointed hat and read from my Grimoire in order to prepare for the ritualistics and leg exercises on Sunday and it really sucks because I can't eat flesh today since the Pope told me not to (shortly after he told me not to own a Bible) because we need to support his (her?) brother's fishing business. But at least we're having an incense smokin' Holy Hour to sacrifice the chickens...and make our dolls! :twisted:

I hope that you didn't take offense at my post. I was merely relating what I thought/felt as an immature teenager from a Baptist background upon my first introduction to a Catholic service.

I didn't mean ANY disrespect whatsoever and my views certainly matured as I matured.

Today I can go to any church or other religious service without feeling any discomfort whatsoever. It's cool.

[Lie Sniper]

I hope that you didn't take offense at my post. I was merely relating what I thought/felt as an immature teenager from a Baptist background upon my first introduction to a Catholic service.

I didn't mean ANY disrespect whatsoever and my views certainly matured as I matured.

Today I can go to any church or other religious service without feeling any discomfort whatsoever. It's cool.

I figured that was what you meant when you posted, so I believe you.:hug:

However, arch's response was rather entertaining. :))
You could cut the sarcasm with a knife. Thanks arch!

[Tim]

I figured that was what you meant when you posted, so I believe you.:hug:

However, arch's response was rather entertaining. :))
You could cut the sarcasm with a knife. Thanks arch!

Thanks dude! I think I'll refrain from telling what I thought/felt at my first Holy Roller Pentecostal Service! :)) Yep.... that was a wild ride!!!

[Lie Sniper]

Thanks dude! I think I'll refrain from telling what I thought/felt at my first Holy Roller Pentecostal Service! :)) Yep.... that was a wild ride!!!

:silenced:

[Koushi Shinigami]

Also I was the only person in the building carrying a Bible which I found very odd.


Betcha a dollar there were books with bible verses in them all around you. ;)

[Koushi Shinigami]

I've been in both. Never had the roof cave in on me, so I'd say it was pretty a pretty comfortable experience. Although, the benches in the Catholic churches were harder. Some of the Protestant churches sprung for seat cushions to put on the benches.

I've never been in a Baptist church. Not a streak I'm planning on breaking anytime either.

[gpd®]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

Yes, mostly for weddings and infant baptisms, but I am at home at both.

[RayMan]

That wasn't in response to your post. Just a general impression which, perhaps, I should have kept to myself and just ignored this thread like my fellow Catholics thus far.

I would write more, but, you know, it's a Friday in Lent and I have to don my wizard robes and tall pointed hat and read from my Grimoire in order to prepare for the ritualistics and leg exercises on Sunday and it really sucks because I can't eat flesh today since the Pope told me not to (shortly after he told me not to own a Bible) because we need to support his (her?) brother's fishing business. But at least we're having an incense smokin' Holy Hour to sacrifice the chickens...and make our dolls! :twisted:


Nobody does that voodoo like you do. :mrgreen:

[RayMan]

I've been in both. Never had the roof cave in on me, so I'd say it was pretty a pretty comfortable experience. Although, the benches in the Catholic churches were harder. Some of the Protestant churches sprung for seat cushions to put on the benches.

I've never been in a Baptist church. Not a streak I'm planning on breaking anytime either.

Most Pentecostal churches have chairs with cushions these days. The really slick ones get the 2-hour cushions. Those are the one with the really thick foam pad so you can make it through the whole service without losing blood flow to your lower extremities.

[terri910]

Nobody does that voodoo like you do. :mrgreen:
....remind me of a man...
What man?
....the man with the power...
What power?

:mrgreen:

[God is My Rock]

....remind me of a man...
What man?
....the man with the power...
What power?

:mrgreen:

The power of Voodoo.

Who Do?

You do.

What?

Remind me of a Man.......... :)

[Koushi Shinigami]

I like the David Bowie version from Labyrinth better.

[terri910]

I like the David Bowie version from Labyrinth better.
I'm a big Cary Grant fan. I memorized that "bit" from The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer the first time I saw it! *L*

[God is My Rock]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

I have some major issues with the Catholic church.

But my wife was raised Catholic, before she converted.

So every once in a while we will go to a Catholic service.

The rest of her family is Catholic still, so......

I respect peoples hearts, and faith.......

[RayMan]

I have some major issues with the Catholic church.

But my wife was raised Catholic, before she converted.

So every once in a while we will go to a Catholic service.

The rest of her family is Catholic still, so......

I respect peoples hearts, and faith.......


That's a Mitzvah.

[natalie addict]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

Only if the pews have enough padding in their cushions.

[Constantine the Great]

I probably would... Just wondering if anyone does it (attend both)..
Thanks

Catholic yes. Protestant; no, especially Baptist and especially SBC.

[RayMan]

Only if the pews have enough padding in their cushions.

Yep. They gotta have those 2 hour cushions.

[terri910]

I attended a Baptist Church growing up, and Catholic Churches since converting.

I haven't, so far, found attending a service in any kind of church "uncomfortable."

[Koushi Shinigami]

I'm a big Cary Grant fan. I memorized that "bit" from The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer the first time I saw it! *L*

Dance Magic Dance, performed by David Bowie in Labyrinth. 4:07

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UoG-xQ9Lqc

[hben]

I attended a Baptist Church growing up, and Catholic Churches since converting.

I haven't, so far, found attending a service in any kind of church "uncomfortable."

That is only because you have never sat on the old wooden pews in our churchhouse. If you look up the word "uncomfortable" in the dictionary, I am pretty sure you will find a picture of one of them there. :cool:

[Amallek]

I am a Protestant, but I regularly attend a Catholic church. I became very good friends with the Catholic priest through other activities, and like to hear his sermons. My experience is that Catholic sermons are a lot more to the point than Protestant sermons. I have a degree in theology, and know the differences between the faiths, but these differences don't trouble me much. I do not take communion in the Catholic church, I know I am not supposed to, and I don't want to embarrass the priest, although I suspect he would serve me.

I hope someday the Protestant and Catholic churches can reunite. Fundamentalists on both sides make that tough.

[terri910]

That is only because you have never sat on the old wooden pews in our churchhouse. If you look up the word "uncomfortable" in the dictionary, I am pretty sure you will find a picture of one of them there. :cool:
Our Baptist church had individual seats...with deep cushions, as I remember them! Almost too comfortable, if you ask me.

Our Catholic church has wooden pews, but -- thanks be to God -- the kneeling rails are padded!

[JenyEliza]

That wasn't in response to your post. Just a general impression which, perhaps, I should have kept to myself and just ignored this thread like my fellow Catholics thus far.

I would write more, but, you know, it's a Friday in Lent and I have to don my wizard robes and tall pointed hat and read from my Grimoire in order to prepare for the ritualistics and leg exercises on Sunday and it really sucks because I can't eat flesh today since the Pope told me not to (shortly after he told me not to own a Bible) because we need to support his (her?) brother's fishing business. But at least we're having an incense smokin' Holy Hour to sacrifice the chickens...and make our dolls! :twisted:

OMG>...you destroyed my laptop. I was sipping a Coke Zero when I read this and now my laptop is wearing the drink.

I guess as a robe wearing wizard myself, I should just waive my magic wand and fix this problem with the voo-doo curse in those books we use that aren't the bible.

Problem solved. ;) :hug: :)) :wall: :doh:

[Amallek]

It is pretty hard to feel comfortable in a SBC church. Too much hatred. I think they can smell that I don't hate gay people.

[hben]

Our Baptist church had individual seats...with deep cushions, as I remember them! Almost too comfortable, if you ask me.

Our Catholic church has wooden pews, but -- thanks be to God -- the kneeling rails are padded!

Well, God does work in mysterious ways, because several of our members have been blessed with a natural padding with which they cover the hard wooden pews while sitting. :whistle:

[hben]

It is pretty hard to feel comfortable in a SBC church. Too much hatred. I think they can smell that I don't hate gay people.

Yes, we Southern Baptists hate everybody. I think it must be our way of rebelling against the part where Jesus said,

"A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

We just love to hate...or is it that we just hate to love? :evil:

This rebellion stuff just gets so difficult and confusing at times. :confused:
It used to be so much easier when we just loved everybody. :doh:

[Chucky]

I've attended church at quite a few different Christian denominations around the country and the world. The only time I really dislike it is when the pastor/preacher/priest gets off on some shaky or downright heretical teaching.

[terri910]

Well, God does work in mysterious ways, because several of our members have been blessed with a natural padding with which they cover the hard wooden pews while sitting. :whistle:
I do find that the longer I have been attending our church with the wooden pews, the...ummm....more abundant...my natural padding has become!

I wonder if I took a pillow to sit on regularly, if my natural padding would recede? It would be so wonderful if I could discover THAT to be the "cause and effect."

[archangelo]

Well, God does work in mysterious ways, because several of our members have been blessed with a natural padding with which they cover the hard wooden pews while sitting. :whistle:

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work with knees. But, then, maybe there's a reason for that...

[hben]

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work with knees. But, then, maybe there's a reason for that...

That is a very good point, arch. Maybe the Lord had a good reason for that. I had never thought of that. :think: