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For example, I went to a spiritualist church a few years back, because I am highly interested in anything Supernatual and Spiritual. It was a christian church, and I felt very uncomforatble, as they expected us to pray. I'm not christian, and they still expected it from me! I didn't know it was a christian workshop before I entered as it was held in a village hall, but just called a 'church' whenever the event took place. I didn't pray, and got a few odd look, and some tsks from some of the other people! Someone outside of the hall told me to ignore to 'tutters', but asked why i didnt bow my head. I told them because I wasn't Christian. They then asked me what I was doing in a spiritualist church, when I told them, my beliefs are different and personal to me, and just because I was not christian didnt mean I didnt believe in Spiritualism! She was a bit confused! I dont see why I had to be christian to go see a spiritualist!!!

Hi Paul I feel a bit wary discussing religion but I think the best way is to be open-minded. I went to a spiritualist church myself years ago as an agnostic with a partner into various 'new age' stuff. I think if people gain some sense of community from faith that's fine but live and let live. hope this thread goes well xx jen

Only when I am talking to people who are religion fixated and have closed minds. I am worried about upsetting them. Len

There are three things that I will not discuss, 1/ Religion 2/ Politics 3/ Football They are three subjects that cause more trouble in the world than anything else !

I have my own beliefs which are kind of made up! I think they'd offend a lot of people, so I choose to keep them to my self! Its all to do with balance in my book.

hi paul, at least you had the courage of your convictions,religion comes in all shapes and sizes.from childhood i was brought up in the welsh chapel,and my faith has stayed with me. quite often,people on here ask for thoughts and prayers,and i'me only too happy to give it,in the peace of my home. being open minded,i also believe in spiritual healing,but just don't have the time to research it further. bryan.

Paul I used to be a member of the Spiritualists Association at their HQ in Belgrave Square, London. I hobnobbed with Christians, Jews, Muslims and agnostics and possibly members of other faiths. The more intelligent people in their ranks had open minds. When you come to think of it, how can one be a Christian, Jew or Muslim without accepting spiritualism on which the faiths are based? len

Hi Paul, I am a spiritualist & also not a christian. On the odd occasion I have found myself in a christian spiritualist church I have just ignored what was going on around me & thought of the universal energy to which I believe we all belong. I find that ladies attitude very disturbing & I wouldn't attend any meetings at a church with that attitude. A spiritualist goes to heaven & is shown around by his guardian angel. After looking around for a while he just has to ask a question. 'Sir, we are told that all are equal & that everyone regardless of what religion goes to the same heaven'. ' Yes my child that is so,' answers the angel. 'Then why Sir, may I ask, are there all these diferent rooms that we are looking down on.' The angel replied, ' Ah child, that is the sadness, all of them believe that their way is the only way, so we have to keep them separate or they would think they had gone to hell. Vivienne

Nope, i am not all all bothered - i am a non believer now, due to something that happened to me personally. like wise my father. My sister is law is one of these what i can only describe as a 'happy clappy christain' - and her so called beliefs do not seem to tally with the way she acts/behaves at all which confuses me. Each to their own - just dont try and impose what you think is right and proper on me, thanks all the same!

In my father's house, there are many mansions.

Exactly Len Vivienne

I'm not a devout Christian, but don't feel uncomfortable attending Church services when I have to. The mumbo jumbo's not for me, you can feel God anywhere if you want to but some people find comfort in all that stuff! When in Church though |I make all the right noises, join in praying but don't take Communion. I believe there is a higher being but am not sure about the rest of everything - we can never know, can we? P.S I don't talk about Religion as a general rule! Jacquie

Hi Paul, I understand what your asking. I am not a Church goer any more .... but do believe there possible is a God, but more so believe that we have a 'Guardian'. I was forced to go to Church whilst I was a child ....... but not because I wanted to. I also have a keen interest in Spiritualism ( as you know from Lou's thread !) ........ and I did raise a similar question myself a couple of weeks ago, ..... not knowing WHAT to expect if I was to go to our local Spiritualist Church. I will one day go to our 'local' ... and grin and bear the 'Christian' way ......... and I WILL bow my head at least ... as this is what I have had drummed into me ! ...... 'even if you don't pray, you should bow your head in respect'. A very small price to pay I think, for the rewards. To answer your actual question, no I DON'T discuss/talk about religion / politics etc ! Elaine ;-)

Well to be honest, whatever you say is bound to offend someone! So its a lose-lose situation really! lol! If I was to say the grass was green I'm sure someone somewhere would go 'NO IT ISN'T', and get in a snot about it!

Well people seem happy to talk about Christmas..... yet when I posted a thread about Good Friday and Easter I was severely attacked!! - odd? Joy

Hi Paul Unfortunately, whichever Spiritualist Church you go to they will pray. I have been to 2 different 'ones'. The first did not believe in Christ, but they did believe in the life everafter. They contacted the dead the same as the other Church. The 2nd Spiritualist Church does believe in Christ, and does have a cross on the alter. That is the only difference between the 2. Both get messages from the dead. If you go again, why not just bow your head, think your own thoughts, and let people believe what they want. Good luck, Granny

Really? Thats discusting! Joy speak away, freedom of speech is a blessing in this country!

Paul - yes it was! .... and the person attacked God too! I copied the thread and have it safe. Joy

I've had some varied responses to my beliefs in the past, thats why i keep it quiet now! Someone once said to me, that having my own thoughts like this way the beginning of a 'cult'. Silly cow! lol!