Practically speaking, what is it like for you to be a cultural Christian? Do you attend church at Christmas and Easter? When you need to identify your religion on a form, do you pick Agnostic, Christian, or both?
Last census was in 2011 so I filed myself as atheist, which I then was. Would I call myself "Catholic" this time, I actually don't know.
I do find it odd to be surrounded by people who have never had any religious upbringing and for whom Christmas is just tacky music and tackier presents, I find it a bit dispiriting as I'd rather be at a good carol concert.
http://dry-valleys.tumblr.com/post/168830011559/fall-on-your-knees-oh-hear-the-angel-voices-o
I go on a long-distance walk at Easter and after one legendary pilgrimage of 92 miles, I go to church in the town I'm in at each place. That has become part of my custom. since http://twosaintsway.org.uk/ in 2016.
Though I'm obviously not part of the politicisation of religion, which I find to be largely hypocritical & encouraging of false piety by cynical politicians.
I will be attending church tomorrow & listening to Rob Halford's Christmas album.
I do find it odd to be surrounded by people who have never had any religious upbringing and for whom Christmas is just tacky music and tackier presents, I find it a bit dispiriting as I'd rather be at a good carol concert.
http://dry-valleys.tumblr.com/post/168830011559/fall-on-your-knees-oh-hear-the-angel-voices-o
I go on a long-distance walk at Easter and after one legendary pilgrimage of 92 miles, I go to church in the town I'm in at each place. That has become part of my custom. since http://twosaintsway.org.uk/ in 2016.
Though I'm obviously not part of the politicisation of religion, which I find to be largely hypocritical & encouraging of false piety by cynical politicians.
I will be attending church tomorrow & listening to Rob Halford's Christmas album.
