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

[lockergirl.livejournal.com]

Wow, I didn't know this!

My brother had his name erased from the 'batism list', so to speak. But it had nothing to do with the reasons you stated above, and all with his truly extreme atheist views. I consider myself an atheist as well, but I never went that far.

[leksa.livejournal.com]

Actually, my grounds for leaving the church were strictly religious (or non-religious, as it were) as well - the tax etc. issues are more like side-effects. (Though I will still continue to consider myself baptized. :))