<DIV>They are a part of history. I think it's wonderful that people take interest in other people's religions. I'd be honored if others from a different religion wanted to experience my church and/or first hand. <BR><BR><B><I>Ed <ed_maddenaLINEONE.NET></I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid; WIDTH: 100%">Of course you can visit Christ and worship God in any Catholic church or<BR>cathedral along the Camino dressed in pilgrim gear (including the Mass in<BR>Santiago). So, shorts are OK and you don't need a head covering. It's<BR>what's inside your head and heart and soul that matter.<BR><BR>One thing though, I do detest the fashion that churches are now looked upon<BR>as museums - it's happening worldwide. I hated the coach loads of tourists<BR>who turned up to gawp and never gave a care for what is in the Tabernacle or<BR>who thought that the Mass was some huge social event that had to be done<BR>after walking the Camino. Personally, I can't imagine travelling to Mecca<BR>and then expecting entry to any Islamic church.<BR><BR>Peace and love,<BR>Ed<BR><BR><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: "Nancy Kibens" <KIBENSARTaANET-STL.COM><BR>To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU><BR>Sent: Fri!
day, July
18, 2003 1:50 PM<BR><BR><BR>Can someone give me a handle on dress code for the cathedrals and other<BR>sacred buildings. Are shorts acceptable, does one need a head covering?<BR>Thanks,<BR>Nancy Kibens<BR>kibensartaanet-stl.com<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>---<BR>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.<BR>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).<BR>Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 10/07/03</BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><p><hr SIZE=1>
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