Comments on: Trying to look cool at church. http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/ Musings by Jon Acuff Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:50:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Daye http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-165792 Daye Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:55:54 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-165792 Sigh. Are American Christians becoming so "me" oriented that they have have little sensitivity to what may cause another person to sin? We are married, have a child, and not against being romantic or having relations. But a neck massage looks and feels sensual, which for some is not far from sexual. So, how are you supposed to look away if the couple doing that is in the rows in front of you! There are children and teens in church too. Also, we wouldn't want to hear you arguing about something highly personal at church either. Holding hands may be sensual but fewer people can see it. And if a couple is doing only that, one doesn't have to look away. Guys could also whisper in a woman's ear, write her a note, smile or look at her often. Can we have a modicum of decorum here? Otherwise, what's next? Full body massage? Passionate kissing? Making out? Btw, if going to church causes a near migraine, then organize things the night before and get your husband and/or older children to help. Also, make intimate time with your husband the highest priority after praying and Bible study so you don't have to have the Sunday morning massage. And add to the "Trying to Look Cool at Church" list -- "To look cool." Some women are confusing cool with the latest low cut, tight, skin baring fashions that they wear to church. Women all want to look attractive. So why are they allowing Satan via society to rule how they dress? Modest is hottest and that can be just as attractive -- as well as making it easier for men of all ages to not sin. Sigh. Are American Christians becoming so “me” oriented that they have have little sensitivity to what may cause another person to sin?
We are married, have a child, and not against being romantic or having relations. But a neck massage looks and feels sensual, which for some is not far from sexual. So, how are you supposed to look away if the couple doing that is in the rows in front of you! There are children and teens in church too. Also, we wouldn’t want to hear you arguing about something highly personal at church either.
Holding hands may be sensual but fewer people can see it. And if a couple is doing only that, one doesn’t have to look away. Guys could also whisper in a woman’s ear, write her a note, smile or look at her often. Can we have a modicum of decorum here? Otherwise, what’s next? Full body massage? Passionate kissing? Making out?
Btw, if going to church causes a near migraine, then organize things the night before and get your husband and/or older children to help. Also, make intimate time with your husband the highest priority after praying and Bible study so you don’t have to have the Sunday morning massage.
And add to the “Trying to Look Cool at Church” list — “To look cool.”
Some women are confusing cool with the latest low cut, tight, skin baring fashions that they wear to church. Women all want to look attractive. So why are they allowing Satan via society to rule how they dress? Modest is hottest and that can be just as attractive — as well as making it easier for men of all ages to not sin.

]]> By: Sara http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-1/#comment-137438 Sara Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:01:29 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-137438 LOL! The back scratching is definitely an awkward one! LOL! The back scratching is definitely an awkward one!

]]> By: thoughtriver http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-117415 thoughtriver Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:16:34 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-117415 i am quite alarmed that your logic chain that led to the unicycle made sense to me i am quite alarmed that your logic chain that led to the unicycle made sense to me

]]> By: amber http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-98395 amber Sat, 15 May 2010 05:05:18 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-98395 Ha! I'm totally cracking up right now! That was especially clever and funny for me as a church goer and knitter! You're a very talented and gifted writer! Love the humor! :) Ha! I'm totally cracking up right now! That was especially clever and funny for me as a church goer and knitter! You're a very talented and gifted writer! Love the humor! :)

]]> By: BryanandConnie Jones http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-75460 BryanandConnie Jones Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:30:24 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-75460 try going to my church which was started by three ex models. Im talking successful models. to this day its a on going joke how we find pictures of the head pastor and his wife in picture frames in stores. The youth pastor also besides being a ex model was a semi- pro beach volleyball player and semi- pro surfer. Thank God I was already married when I started attending this church. funny after 9 years there i dont think their that good looking anymore. I see them as they are big dorks i love. try going to my church which was started by three ex models. Im talking successful models. to this day its a on going joke how we find pictures of the head pastor and his wife in picture frames in stores. The youth pastor also besides being a ex model was a semi- pro beach volleyball player and semi- pro surfer. Thank God I was already married when I started attending this church. funny after 9 years there i dont think their that good looking anymore. I see them as they are big dorks i love.

]]> By: The Mrs. http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-34029 The Mrs. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-34029 so...i have a friend who has a job but spends a whole lot of time surfing.. she sends me random blogs you've written.. some old, some more recent. They have all made me laugh and think and ask myself some hard questions.. i just wanted to tell you that a girl in Philly (actually, a few girls) are enjoying your blogs. Looking forward to reading them ALL. so…i have a friend who has a job but spends a whole lot of time surfing.. she sends me random blogs you’ve written.. some old, some more recent. They have all made me laugh and think and ask myself some hard questions.. i just wanted to tell you that a girl in Philly (actually, a few girls) are enjoying your blogs. Looking forward to reading them ALL.

]]> By: Addy7 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-26600 Addy7 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-26600 Seriously. The unicycle. My Dad - the pastor - recently bought a unicycle. And took it to church. And rode it. On the stage. During the sermon. As an "object lesson". <br/><br/>I don't think anyone remembers what the sermon was about - just the unicycle and Dad riding it around like a one-legged elephant. <br/><br/>But, hey, my Dad's just cool like dat. <br/><br/>He also wears shorts to church. In the winter. In Canada. (And we come from Australia.)<br/><br/>'Nuf said!<br/><br/>My Dad has since bought a second unicycle and takes them everywhere with him. He is set on converting the entire church community to unicyclists, I'm sure.<br/><br/>wv: badjig - Riding a unicycle in church is a badjig. Seriously. The unicycle. My Dad – the pastor – recently bought a unicycle. And took it to church. And rode it. On the stage. During the sermon. As an “object lesson”.

I don’t think anyone remembers what the sermon was about – just the unicycle and Dad riding it around like a one-legged elephant.

But, hey, my Dad’s just cool like dat.

He also wears shorts to church. In the winter. In Canada. (And we come from Australia.)

‘Nuf said!

My Dad has since bought a second unicycle and takes them everywhere with him. He is set on converting the entire church community to unicyclists, I’m sure.

wv: badjig – Riding a unicycle in church is a badjig.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-26590 Jennifer Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-26590 I definitely knit & crochet during church. Like others that have commented, it helps me focus and there's the extra bonus of getting more time to work on projects!<br/><br/>I loved this post--probably one of my all time favorites. It really is a bummer that we try so hard to impress other people. It's such a waste of our time! I definitely knit & crochet during church. Like others that have commented, it helps me focus and there's the extra bonus of getting more time to work on projects!

I loved this post–probably one of my all time favorites. It really is a bummer that we try so hard to impress other people. It's such a waste of our time!

]]> By: Jenny Joy http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-13832 Jenny Joy Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:36:00 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-13832 the mere fact that you said "world wide interweb" shows me you love Christopher Guest. the mere fact that you said “world wide interweb” shows me you love Christopher Guest.

]]> By: MelB. http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/comment-page-2/#comment-11745 MelB. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2008/07/323-trying-to-look-cool-at-church/#comment-11745 Hilarious! LOL...I guess everyone is different but hang in there. I am 46 and the older I get the less I care. Hilarious! LOL…I guess everyone is different but hang in there. I am 46 and the older I get the less I care.

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