re: People reserving seats/entire pews at major holiday masses (Catholic)

You don't pay for seats at church

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Every catholic family has done it regardless of race/class/social status

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That deserves a big, fat "so what". Doesn't make it right and will always be inconsiderate. Get your butts to church early - together - and sit down.

I'm pregaming for mass with some bong rips and bourbon

My uncle was a priest. He would be setting up folding chairs in any available space that he could right before mass on Christmas Eve/Easter to accommodate for the flood of people to ensure that everyone had a seat.

If people were holding entire rows, he would tell them there was no shame in sitting near the back, and to consider that some elderly folks might walk in late. He would just be happy to see people at mass. Needless to say, people stopped doing that in his parish.

No. People do not pay to sit in a catholic church. You've been misinformed

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As a weekly attendee at Sunday masses I expect to sit in the pew I normally sit in.

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I disagree. You are simply not entitled to it, regardless of how frequently you attend. No perks for fulfilling your obligation - on Earth anyway. Nothing can justify staking a claim to any part of the church that belongs to everyone. You have no right to do this. It's exactly this kind of mentality that promotes "seat squatting". If you want that seat, get to church early. You're arbitrarily bestowing rights on yourself that belong to no one.

Voluntary donation, you are free to attend mass and not donate money


We aren't dirty baptist

You have to give or go to hell from what I hear.

I've seen Benny Hinn on TV and that's what he said,