Weekend Round-Up
Apr. 11th, 2004 10:31 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kybearfuzzAfter Mom's visit, I needed a break. I did find a copy of her marriage certificate to Dad in the midst of all my geneology stuff, so the joke is on her.
I saw Ella Enchanted on Saturday. It was a cute movie, and luckily, no kids at the late showing. I bought the soundtrack the next day, as Anne Hathaway impressed me with her singing. I rented The Count of Monte Cristo and finally got to see the ending that has eluded me every time I see it in the cardio cinema at the gym. I spent today being lazy, naturally. I did go to the gym.
I saw on the news tonight that many people are looking at going to church on the web now. I looked up a Christian church in Lexington, KY, that I often thought about attending, mostly because the pastor on TV is a real hunk, but also because he's not a "fire and brimstone" type of preacher and actually teaches instead of yells. I found this on the church website and I find it a tad disturbing that I essentially would have to "interview" to become a member. I've been to many churches in my day, and this is a first. Here is the welcome class description. Does anyone else see something wrong here? The names have been changed to protect the morally uncertain.
"The 'Welcome To Church Class,' offered six times a year, is for all church attendees who desire to become members. Billy Bo Bob , Senior Minister, and/or Bubba Jo Bob, Executive Director of Ministry, will explain The Church's mission and strategy and will present ways for you to get involved in study and service. They will explain The Church's expectations for new members and answer questions about doctrine, church policies and procedures, and anything else that is of concern. At the conclusion of the class, you will be given an opportunity to complete the membership process and become a member at The Church."
I saw Ella Enchanted on Saturday. It was a cute movie, and luckily, no kids at the late showing. I bought the soundtrack the next day, as Anne Hathaway impressed me with her singing. I rented The Count of Monte Cristo and finally got to see the ending that has eluded me every time I see it in the cardio cinema at the gym. I spent today being lazy, naturally. I did go to the gym.
I saw on the news tonight that many people are looking at going to church on the web now. I looked up a Christian church in Lexington, KY, that I often thought about attending, mostly because the pastor on TV is a real hunk, but also because he's not a "fire and brimstone" type of preacher and actually teaches instead of yells. I found this on the church website and I find it a tad disturbing that I essentially would have to "interview" to become a member. I've been to many churches in my day, and this is a first. Here is the welcome class description. Does anyone else see something wrong here? The names have been changed to protect the morally uncertain.
"The 'Welcome To Church Class,' offered six times a year, is for all church attendees who desire to become members. Billy Bo Bob , Senior Minister, and/or Bubba Jo Bob, Executive Director of Ministry, will explain The Church's mission and strategy and will present ways for you to get involved in study and service. They will explain The Church's expectations for new members and answer questions about doctrine, church policies and procedures, and anything else that is of concern. At the conclusion of the class, you will be given an opportunity to complete the membership process and become a member at The Church."
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Date: 2004-04-11 08:03 pm (UTC)The church sounds rather freaky.
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Date: 2004-04-12 02:23 am (UTC)And the church thing is disappointing. They are popular have a large congregation, but it seems they are doing their best to screen people. Just another reason why I am not altogether for organized religion.
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Date: 2004-04-12 02:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-12 05:22 am (UTC)A real church would welcome any open, sincere person in whatever state they're in when they want to go, you know?
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Date: 2004-04-12 05:24 am (UTC)I think it's that statement that alarms me. I mean, what are the "expectations" of any member in a church? You're supposed to show up, it's nice if you donate and help out with special projects, but that's about it - you can be as involved or uninvolved as you want. What if you don't meet the "expectations" - do they kick you out? Just sounds alarmingly like cult-recruiting to me.
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Date: 2004-04-14 03:45 am (UTC)I understand that a church wants a commitment from its members, that's not so hard to grasp, but it lacks the "open arms" feeling. Ah well, with the way organized religion is today, I shouldn't be surprised.