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Friday, September 1, 2006 12:00 AM

I've lost control of my son's christening!

Crazy relatives are coming. They're staying with us. Help!
By Cary Tennis

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  • Friday, September 1, 2006 05:32 AM

    Cary obviously not Catholic

    I'm not sure why Cary lectured the LW on religious hypocrisy. American Catholics are the biggest hypocrites around and they do it without breaking a sweat. I grew up with the tradition of the huge christening ceremony followed by the huge party with 100+ people in attendance. It's more of a social ritual than anything else, a way to introduce your baby to family and friends. Same with the First Communion and Confirmation. Other than those ceremonies, many families never go to church at all. I can see why that upsets the church but why does Cary give a shit?

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