Many years ago, when I was grieving, when all I could do was stand at the back of the church during services and weep, I was sternly told off by a church member (not my beloved pastor) that it 'was a bad witness'. I ask you! I never spoke to that lady ever again.
Probably the kinder route. Sensible.
I'm afraid I would never have darkened the doors of that church again.
Our Place used to have a similar sort of lady - one with the pastoral skills of a mosquito - who actually caused me to suffer a long bout of depression. The parish priest at the time told me that 'a true Christian should never suffer from depression', his pastoral skills being those of a bed-bug.
I no longer identify as Christian, true or otherwise.
Not surprising. Fortunately my pastor at the time, DE, tought differently and is still (in our shared dotage) one of my best friends.
Many years ago, when I was grieving, when all I could do was stand at the back of the church during services and weep, I was sternly told off by a church member (not my beloved pastor) that it 'was a bad witness'. I ask you! I never spoke to that lady ever again.
Many years ago, when I was grieving, when all I could do was stand at the back of the church during services and weep, I was sternly told off by a church member (not my beloved pastor) that it 'was a bad witness'. I ask you! I never spoke to that lady ever again.
"Oh, maybe, but you are a bitchy old cow, and I know which I would prefer".
I think people like this, and I have met them, are more concerned with the image of the church than people. And, from what I remember, Jesus was always concerned with people and not image.
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Not surprising. Fortunately my pastor at the time, DE, tought differently and is still (in our shared dotage) one of my best friends.
We got Kirk Session (mostly crofters) to do it. Being weak and feeble with an indoor job I was tasked with disconnecting the heaters.
That’s horrible. Sending you infinite hugs.
"Oh, maybe, but you are a bitchy old cow, and I know which I would prefer".
I think people like this, and I have met them, are more concerned with the image of the church than people. And, from what I remember, Jesus was always concerned with people and not image.