Race & Ethnicity

wryter2000

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30. I would hope you'd find the same in my integrated church in Oakland

Mon Jan 20, 2020, 04:19 PM

Jan 2020

It's true that there are superficial churches and churches full of hellfire out there, but most of us are seeking peace, love, and connection with each other and the devine.

I'm openly agnostic, but I've held the highest lay position in the congregation. Frankly, I'd attend even if I were a confirmed atheist.

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I walked into a black church service today. [View all] backtoblue Jan 2020 OP

That jibes with my experience with Black folks in church services. raging moderate Jan 2020 #1

You are most welcome. backtoblue Jan 2020 #3

Thank you...for trying to make a difference. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2020 #2

And that in spite of everything Black Americans have been through. PatrickforO Jan 2020 #4

There was an entire piece done about this on CBS Sunday morning yesterday. llmart Jan 2020 #21

Good! Will do. It IS beautiful. PatrickforO Jan 2020 #22

Can't name it after Dubya because it only would only get underway when the drug tests are coming dow keithbvadu2 Jan 2020 #5

Religion I grew up with was bitter and mournful. Warpy Jan 2020 #6

Sounds like you found the right kind of church. summer_in_TX Jan 2020 #7

I would be very interested in hearing... 3catwoman3 Jan 2020 #8

I would, too. calimary Jan 2020 #16

What a wonderful sentiment . . . Journeyman Jan 2020 #9

Been there, done that. nevergiveup Jan 2020 #10

Moving experience. Grateful for the share. God Is Good. n/t sprinkleeninow Jan 2020 #11

this is what I have always thought about black churches Skittles Jan 2020 #12

Your words are deeply moving (and the words of the comments above mine.) PLEASE continue to fierywoman Jan 2020 #13

I can remember being in New Orleans on a Sunday morning.. Laffy Kat Jan 2020 #14

As a Buddhist, the question that I keep asking vlyons Jan 2020 #15

Hoping that you find kindness, compassion, solace, peace, and love GeoWilliam750 Jan 2020 #17

Truly touching, thank you for this. (wipes eyes) ancianita Jan 2020 #18

You warmed my heart Richard D Jan 2020 #19

Thanks for sharing this story. If only more would be so open, so willing to open their hearts, ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2020 #20

Aren't the Democratic candidates True Blue American Jan 2020 #28

Where is trump? Shit stirring, promoting hate and discontent, causing SammyWinstonJack Jan 2020 #31

What an awesome post! I hope you are feeling better and stronger. Your post is very inspiring. alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #23

So beautiful. It warms my heart during these cold times. We should all reach out across divides erronis Jan 2020 #24

What a wonderful anecdote and an inspiring story. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2020 #25

That brought tears to my eyes! True Blue American Jan 2020 #26

This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. underthematrix Jan 2020 #27

That was touching. I am pretty desensitized as of late, that made me dewsgirl Jan 2020 #29

I would hope you'd find the same in my integrated church in Oakland wryter2000 Jan 2020 #30

I have sung in several black churches luvs2sing Jan 2020 #32

Why? True Blue American Jan 2020 #36

I'm talking in generalities. luvs2sing Jan 2020 #37

There is a difference between visiting True Blue American Jan 2020 #38

Not sure why you think I'm criticizing the OP. luvs2sing Jan 2020 #39

Good for you tiredtoo Jan 2020 #33

Beautiful!❤ Keep going! God only knows souls...skin color doesn't make it to that level of spiritual Karadeniz Jan 2020 #34

"I want to be on the side of kindness" handmade34 Jan 2020 #35

We need more of this. Sierra89 Jan 2020 #40

Backtoblue, I think what you experienced was the beauty of community..... KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2020 #41

Tears Borchkins Jan 2020 #42