Avoiding Crowds at Italy's Top Spots
Feb 16th, 2009, 06:56 PM
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>>>The only respectful way to attend a religious service is to be there with the intention of participating in some way, not just to view the building<<<
But attending mass <b>is</b> participating. No one is suggesting it's a good idea to visit a church during mass in order to wonder around and snap photos.
But attending mass <b>is</b> participating. No one is suggesting it's a good idea to visit a church during mass in order to wonder around and snap photos.
Feb 18th, 2009, 01:19 AM
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I do go there as a worshiper and as a learner. I love to experience attending a church being used for its real purpose rather than going just as a sightseer being rushed through in a crowd of people taking photos and talking loudly. I am not Catholic but I have come to respect and appreciate the Catholic church because I do attend Mass in beautiful historic churches.
I am Anglican/Episcopalian and do attend beautiful old Anglican churches for the same reason I go to services at St. Peter's or St. Mark's.
I am Anglican/Episcopalian and do attend beautiful old Anglican churches for the same reason I go to services at St. Peter's or St. Mark's.
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