Posted by kar on August 1, 2003, at 7:08:46
In reply to Re: Church for social opportunity. » paxvox, posted by Tabitha on August 1, 2003, at 0:55:37
Couldn't resist, T.
>Here's a thought... even if miracles can't be repeated in double-blind studies, that doesn't mean they never happen.
Amen. It'really a blurred area, isn't it. Some are atheists and don't believe in that kind of heavenly intervention, some middle or the road "maybes" and some who seem to attribute everything that's positive in their life to God.
Re: meeting people, I had a go at it a few years ago. While i *did* meet plently very kind and friendly people, there would never be single or anyone that I would ever get to the level of seeing on a social basis. That's just me and that's Roman Catholic (fairly liberal but still. I wanna convert...)...I'm not really sure how the impression got around that church is a good place to meet "future significant others". I found there were a lot of married folk,younger couples with kids, and the single guys weren't ripe for the plucking. i'm not trying to sound harsh (matter of fact conceited is more like it, hey?), it's just that there weren't that many singles at all. In any of the churches that I went to. Then there's the issue of getting to know them of course. And unless hye participates in a group or commitee or club, making a connection (!) might be tough. Actually even tougher than at a bar because at least when you go out, people are on the prowl too...and it's easier to socialize. not for *ME* but it'st he word on the streets.
P.S.- whenver I lose something and mom sends a shout out to st. Anthony (patron o li=ost things, the poor guy), it works everytime. She thinks that rather than him being completely rersponsible for hiding, he sort of nudges you in a particular direction. I dont know...as Saints go he's preety good.
If you're really unsure about what house of worship/religion (I read that in your post, didn't i?) then you *really* need to make sure you're interested beFORE you think of finding someone to meet there. Cuz the guys you meet at bars (yea yeah, I know!) are there because they truly believe in the teachings of that church. You'd already have one big difference between you (but by no means necessarily a n issue of course). I just think that churches *are* really be a tough place to meet *friends* unless you're very active- running events or organizing something or other. Just my experience. I suppose you've tried internet dating? Thass how I met my hub, dude.
An aside: PAX I love the why you gently and eloquently express your believes and opinions on this board. i always have. You seem like a very kind soul.Peace out (I mean 'in')
Karen
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