The Return To Church

Sean confesses...

I started attending church again last week. I am trying out the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) nearby and after one visit I am really enjoying it. I know many in the gay community are negative about religion in general but I find it comforting and a way to continually remind oneself of a grander idea about life and its purpose.

I am just glad the pastor isn't like that priest in middle school who stared at me directly and whose gaze screamed SINNER! at times.

I have told Stefan that I want our future child to know his religious heritage as well as his ancestral heritage.  This is the main reason - beyond personal fulfillment - for me joining the congregation. I envision, in a very idealistic way, a future of attending both church and synagogue with our child on alternate weeks; allowing him or her to decide which is more appealing and self-fulfilling. I am sure to get a lot of familial help on this one outside of the two of us. But, I want to make sure that our child understands at least that his or her father finds comfort and joy in spiritual health.