I’m Going Straight to Hell…

For a couple reasons actually.

First I haven’t updated this poor thing in days…and I’m so sorry.
Don’t get me wrong, I have tons of shit to write about…but it’s so piled up that I don’t think I could possibly even know where to start…pathetic eh?

Secondly, I don’t go to church. Heh. Now, the reason this is coming up is because I was having a lil’ discussion with one of my sissys *Gina* and it wasn’t about going to hell per say. But we were swappin funny church stories from our youth.

And that got me to thinkin’….

For those of you who haven’t the foggiest about my religious background I was raised in a Southern Baptist home where we went to church EVERY Sunday come hell or highwater. Now I’m not saying this is a bad thing, I actually appreciate the morals they gave me…which in turn made me into the wonderful person I am today. Heh.

Anywhoot, back to the topic. I don’t go to church anymore, and I have my reasons, and they are damn good ones. However, I’ve noticed that people think that just because I don’t attend a church that I’m a “stray lamb” or what the fuck ever and that I’m going to hell for it. Now I realize that in the bible it does mention that one should fellowship with other believers and that’s totally understandable. But, I find it rather rude/condemning/and totally uncalled for that someone could actually say “Since you don’t go to church you are going to hell.” Persuasion by threat…it’s a nice touch.

And I have had that said to me MANY times, by total strangers…my family…you name it. And here’s the kicker, I know a few pastors…and not once have they said anything close to that. Ever. I’ve gotten the usual “We miss ya on sunday mornings” but I’ve never been made to feel like I’m the devils child by those guys. And I appreciate that. I find it ironic that the “followers” are condemning and tacky…but the “leaders” are patient and understanding. Reckon that’s why they are pastors eh?

So, yeah I don’t go to church, yeah I do have a very personal religious life, and no I won’t shove my beliefs down your throat nor will I make you feel guilty about how you choose to practice your religion. I may go to hell for it…and that’s just fine…at least I’ll die and burn knowing that I’ve never made someone feel as bad as I’ve been made to feel about my choices due to other people ignorance and unwillingness to understand that they can hurt with words too.

Now for your part…are you a non-church goer that’s been subject to this type of treatment? Do share, it’s nice to know I’m not alone.
And if you are a church goer…I ask that you take a moment and reflect on your methods of “recruitment” (for lack of a better word..it’s late..sorry). Do you use fear and threats of hell or are you a patient person who makes an example through love and kindness?

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