in which i obtain a divorce from god

[iceinyourmusic]

As of 14:21 this afternoon, I've been living (as the church website informs me) "in excommunication", "outside a visible bond to the church and its sacraments", for the first time in over a quarter of a century. And it's been far too long in the making, but - I didn't know it would feel this frightening.

Says the lady at the church office: "You're welcome back when you change your mind."
Says I: "Thank you."

Then I went for a ceremonial cup of coffee. Think I'll go for another one now.

or twelve

Comments

[leksa.livejournal.com]

(actually - i'm just flooding your mailbox here, aren't i? - i think sweden was the same, but isn't any more. shame on me.)

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

Flooding my mailbox is fine! Makes me feel popular! :-)

[karintheswede]

I do think that you still have to tell them if you don't want your children to be members, though.

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

Ah, the pretty assumptions I live under...