Talk religious to me...

[colliemommie]

So, flist, what is your religious state? What do you self-identify as? Are you part of an organized religion? If so, what sect? Do you consider yourself devout? How often do you attend serivces? Hw often do you pray/meditate/otherwise practice at home? If you are not part of an organized religion, do you consider yourself a religious/spiritual person? Why is my return button not working? Any religousy thoughts you want to share? How do you feel about original sin / mysticism / intercession of saints / the resurrection of the body / life everlasting? Manifestoes welcome! *Disclaimer: I will not try to argue anyone out of any beliefs, convert anyone to anything, be disrespectful or make fun. I will probably ask questions, but I majored in Religious Studies in school and I'm fascinated by all traditions, so it's coming from a place of genuine interest. Anyone who can explain vicarious salvation to me in a way that makes sense gets all the internet cookies in the world!

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[erinmdmd.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see what you mean. I did men the first, but I do think we also have a strong history of the second variation you mention. We definitely have a rigorous style of communal worship, but we are definitely encouraged (perhaps required?) to forge our own more personal style and relationship with God. For me, that is through the Blessed Mother and all the trappings that entails, but for others it might me Taize or Eucharistic Adoration or music ministry or any of the billion options in the giant tradition.

I honestly could not compare to Eastern rites! It seems like the Greek Orthodox converts I know tend to have home altars and lots of icons, but that is totally something common among certain Catholics as well.