Merry Christmas to those who celebrate
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shadowkat1. One of my favorite carols
Side note: David Bowie was a tough sell. He disliked Little Drummer Boy and refused to sing it without substantial changes.
2. Not all Christians celebrate "Christmas" or "holidays", Jehovas Witnesses don't. I talked to my co-worker about it, who doesn't celebrate any holidays. The Pagan traditions don't work for them, so they celebrate Jesus's birthday privately and separately, one day each year. And do not participate in or interact in any holidays.
[I'm not Jehova Witness...opposite side of the spectrum actually, Unitarian Universalist, while my parents are Catholic.)
3. It's a beautiful day here -- sunny, clear blue skies, and soft breeze, in the 50s and 60s. And my mother and I made her classic fudge together on Christmas Eve.
Happy Holiday to everyone who celebrates, where-ever you may be.
Side note: David Bowie was a tough sell. He disliked Little Drummer Boy and refused to sing it without substantial changes.
2. Not all Christians celebrate "Christmas" or "holidays", Jehovas Witnesses don't. I talked to my co-worker about it, who doesn't celebrate any holidays. The Pagan traditions don't work for them, so they celebrate Jesus's birthday privately and separately, one day each year. And do not participate in or interact in any holidays.
[I'm not Jehova Witness...opposite side of the spectrum actually, Unitarian Universalist, while my parents are Catholic.)
3. It's a beautiful day here -- sunny, clear blue skies, and soft breeze, in the 50s and 60s. And my mother and I made her classic fudge together on Christmas Eve.
Happy Holiday to everyone who celebrates, where-ever you may be.
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Date: 2018-12-29 11:14 pm (UTC)*First Unitarian Universalist Society of Brooklyn
* Universalist Unitarian Association Beliefs
Big differences? UU's tend to be more laid-back on the rituals and dogma, and heavily invested in the social justice. Social justice is basically a main principal of the church. Also, UU's tend to swing more towards Cultural Humanism, and utilize spiritual teachings from "all" religious faiths and philosophies. It is Christian in foundation. Rituals? Lighting candles of joy and concern -- where you light a candle for someone you are concerned for, or in celebration. A meditation. Offering funds for those in need. Music. Welcoming everyone. And the sermon.
Baptists? Tend to be more religious, and rigid in their beliefs also more literal. While UU's are the exact opposite.
Outside of that can't help much on Baptists.
I know it's not easy becoming an ordained UU minister. You have to go to Theology school, get an internship, go through a series of interviews and approvals.
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