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the letter for today is R, so I decided my theme for today's meme would be the word religion. I've been wanting to photograph the united methodist church in farmingdale for a while. the light seemed perfect so I finally snapped away. moments later, I happened to hear the artist Sting talking about his music being a religion to him. he then went on to explain that the word religion actually means to connect. I looked it up only to find out that yes indeed,the origins of the word religion mean to tie, fasten or bind. one thing I truly admire about long island is how many religions peacefully co-exist here. in my small town alone there are at least 8 different churches and one quaker meeting house.
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Pietro Brosio said…
When I see a church I'm always happy.
Very fine view, Lily.
November 19, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Anonymous said…
I am a Catholic, and whenever I see Catholic churches, I feel great as well. Are you methodist? That church is beautiful, even from afar.

My R posts are here and here. Happy midweek to you!
November 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
earthlingorgeous said…
That is a great shot and the church look nice! I am also a Catholic but I don't believe that people should agree about religion, it is what they do with their life, if they practice their faith.

Earth
November 19, 2008 at 2:35 AM
Liz Hinds said…
It's good that religions can co-exist in a small town. maybe one day we will co-exist more happily across the world.
November 19, 2008 at 3:52 AM
Hey Harriet said…
I didn't realise that the meaning for the word religion was to connect. Cool! I love learning interesting things! I also love your church photo! So the ABC Wednesday meme must be up to 's' next week? I haven't joined in yet so maybe I'll find an 's' or two during the week & play also. Something other than 'shadows' ;)
November 19, 2008 at 4:08 AM
Brian said…
I love photographing churches large small they all tell different stories.

Nice photo.
November 19, 2008 at 7:59 AM
Jane Hards Photography said…
It's a beautiful town church set against tah blue sky is lovely
November 19, 2008 at 9:42 AM
lv2scpbk said…
That's a lovely photo.
November 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM
tr3nta said…
looks like a nice quiet neighborhood... :-)
November 19, 2008 at 10:46 AM
antigoni said…
Excellent, excellent, excellent choise.
November 19, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Anonymous said…
You forgot the Synagogue. I'm just saying;-)PGma
November 19, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Wayfaring Wanderer said…
huh, I never knew the root of religion....that's interesting.
November 19, 2008 at 3:02 PM
ChrissyM said…
Interesting post. Gorgeous photo! There is a church that I pass on my way to work, it is such a gorgeous building I want to take a photo of it one of these days.

Thank you for sharing from the ABC Team.

Chrissy
November 20, 2008 at 7:50 PM
sonia a. mascaro said…
Love this photo and it's atmosphere! I enlarged the image and could see the details... the Church and the house near it are beautiful. That neighborhood looks a very nice place to live.
March 12, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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