I'm still growling.. I knew full well that it was possible that someone would come to our wedding (handfasting) and feel that holier than thou thing. What I didn't realize is that someone would be rude, immature and ignorant enough to walk out of it before it even started!
My husband's brother is a born again Christian and I respect his beliefs. I know that his beliefs keep him living him the kind of life he wants to live, and they also keep in good with his wife. I would never dream of punishing him from his beliefs that differ from mine. His wife is a BIOTCH from hell though. She struts in to our ceremony, sits in the very first row and begins to point, laugh and scoff. At that point the only thing to see was a circle of birdseed on the ground, 1 candle lit at each direction (east, west, etc.) and us standing there in cloaks and nice clothes. The ceremony had not even begun. She immediately demanded that her husband leave with her and on her way out loudly made cracks about "a freak".
I am totally appalled that this woman could call herself a Christian and behave the way she did. She is nothing but a tacky hypocrit as far as I can see. Bill and I went to see his brother after our way too short honeymoon to talk to him and find out what had happened. His brother is a pansy with no communication skills WHATSOEVER and he clammed up like a child. I was calm, kind and just asked what it was that had frightened them so much. He would only say that they were "uncomfortable" and he left to make her happy. What great Christians! I noted to him that Jesus spent his time with those that DID NOT believe as he did. and the dregs of society for that matter, like tax collectors (hated by all) and prostitutes. His only response to that was "don't go there" which means really "I can't explain my shitty behavior, so I don't want to talk about this anymore".... LOL
The brother I will forgive and pity. The wife (my supposed sister-in-law now) I will NOT speak to. She has nothing to offer me or my children and I will NOT subject myself to her stupid, tacky crap. His brother said that he didn't want animosity between us (her and I). Well, then maybe he should've grown some damn balls and made her stay to see that we are pagans, not godless people, and NOT satan worshippers!
GRRRRRRR......
Ahhh... 19 & so innocent...
Me & My True Love
~and it only took 43 years to find him!
About Me
- Freak Magnet
- I've been writing since I was 8. I have volumes and volumes of boring journals for my kids to sort out when I am gone. I am an avid scrapbooker and family historian, a photographer and an artist. I am a classically trained singer and love to dance. The Arts? Yep - love them all.
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How did I miss THAT? That is exactly what I hate about "born again christians" like that. The are the most unchristlike of anyone!
It's almost laughable. If the were so secure in their "way" why so scared? :P
I'm sorry you and your new hubby have to deal with ignorant people like that. :( I hope you know that you have a lot of people who love you both. XO
Thanks, Dori! My anger will wane with time, but right now I am just PISSED OFF at the ignorance. I am more of a Christian than either of them and I am Wiccan!!! LOL LOL
My brother in law is a born again christian as well. We were all raised Catholic but hubby and i have been practicing solitary Pagans for around 28 years. This man thinks my black cat Salem is "nefarious" and should be put to sleep. He is "uncomfortable" in our home due to the pagan decorating...he thinks we are going to hell and dragging our children with us. He too, is nothing but a hypocrite who only thinks of himself...45 and still living with mommy and daddy, and my husband is the one always over there fixing things. Dont let it bother you...i just avoid him at all costs, and he no longer visits our home. Congrats on your handfasting, i love the beautiful family pic..you guys look so happy!
I didn't see them walk out, but realized after the fact that I'd only seen them in the beginning.
I am a born again Christian, as you know, and I stood with you during your wedding, so please don't let it reflect badly on us all.
On the other hand, I can understand why they would be uncomfortable. What I can't understand is the rude behavior. We all just have to do our best to live according to our own standards, and maybe they were just caught off guard?
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