We were visiting a church while out of town. On the whole it was better than average but it was still clinging to the ridiculous custom of forgetting we were there to worship God. By that I mean we stopped worship to shake hands with all the people around us. I often wonder how many people who have not had time to talk to each other all week are now acting like they care. Sorry, just one of my many hangups.
When we have theses moments I am always struck by how many people don’t have a clue to shaking hands. Why do they grab just my fingers and give them a squeeze? Is it a position of power that shows they are in charge? Is it a position of weakness because they are afraid I will hurt them? I find it strange.
But then I find a lot of things strange and am found strange by a lot of things.
homo unius libri
The friendliness of the church is determined BEFORE the service starts. And I'm with you on the handshakes, It's poor manners in my book.
ReplyDelete"Manners"? Is that one of those red-neck words? Is it unique to West Virginia?
DeleteGrace and peace