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Isherwood  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: September 2, 2015

As a kid I had to go to church every sunday. When I was about 12 I finally pushed back and said I didn't want to go any more. My mom being the smart lady she is told me that was fine but that, like all things, I would have to work for what I wanted.

For twelve consecutive weeks I had to attend a service at 12 houses of worship. At first they were mostly christian churches, but I also went to mosques, synagogues, temples, and an odd tea ceremony with a wonderful old woman. In this, I found many things, but the one that sticks out to me now was how well the experience worked to help unblur the line between the church, religion, and God.

I recommend it to everyone.