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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Episcopalian and definitely. We've almost certainly got atheists as regular parishioners. [/quote]

+1. Episcopalianism seems to draw a lot of people who like the ritual, music, and contemplative aspects of worship, and openly tolerates questions and doubts. I've heard sermons where Episcopal priests have talked openly about [i]wanting[/i] to help parishioners question/examine their faith.[/quote]

Yes,  the Episcopal church is a good place for atheists who can tolerate, or even like, going through the ritual of the mass every week.  You'll have plenty of company, maybe including the priests.[/quote]

Why in the world would a person kill Sunday mornings watching other people play dress up and put on a show nobody believes in?[/quote]

Possibilities:
1.  pleasant childhood memories
2. they like to get dressed up and go out on Sundays
3. they like the sermons, which are not particularly religious.
4.  They like the music
5. believing isn't important to  them or many of the other people there.
6. they think/hope that someday they will believe.
7.  They like the community - activities, childcare, dinners, etc.
8. They think they should - for the children.[/quote]

Well said. I’m a catholic now atheist and I adored the episcopal events at my child’s preschool. Fun sermons for kids, stories of love and compassion. Also, the religious marking out of the year, which we atheists can lose but is still a seasonal comfort. [/quote]

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