Posted by Janice on January 27, 2000, at 22:42:58
In reply to Religion and Depression, posted by Cass on January 27, 2000, at 19:31:39
Hi Cass,
I relate very well to what you've said. I wish I could do it, but I can't. If you can do it, I'm envious!
I'm Catholic and I used to go to a latin mass in very beautiful cathedral with an award winning choir. I was there for the music, the chanting, the incence, the atmosphere. I only go to latin mass because I didn't want to understand what the priest was saying. Religion is often ruined by words. I was there to be comforted by the symbols.
Getting to the point Cass. Just recently I went to a protestant church with my brother. These people started talking on the stage (the service was held in an ugly barn like structure without any windows), talking about how they, 'Found God!'. When they spoke of their lives up to the point of finding God - to me, they sounded like they were mentally ill (drugs, depression, eating disorders and just plain sinning).
Well ever since I've been to this service, I've been wondering if these people were for real. I'm just wondering what this 'finding God' is about, and how do you 'find God', and how does this 'finding God' help you. Actually, most of the people made it sound like 'God found them'.
Operah also has guests like this on her show. It's like, BANG, and then the person sees the light and their life is automatically transformed. My most transforming moments have been after finding the right pill to swallow.
I went hiking with a group of practising Christains a couple of years ago, and they were lovely people. Christains are much more sophisticated now than they were when I was a child.
I'm not sure what exactly I was trying to say Cass. I guess just share what I've been thinking lately, and wish you luck, Janice. If you do 'find God', and he changes your life, let us know. I have spoken to him a few times in my manic highs, but he left me when I plunged into a depression.
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