Dave Bernard addresses beards

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

I see, just so that there are no misunderstandings, I do not believe anyone is going to hell for having one. I also believe that a pastor has a right to expect others to abide by a certain conduct within the church he pastors. The military expects everyone to shave (of coarse, with some exceptions), so why shouldn't a pastor?

He can; but he shouldn't say that the person growing a beard will not go to heaven... don'tcha' think?

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by Subdued

He can; but he shouldn't say that the person growing a beard will not go to heaven... don'tcha' think?

Exactly. But why would he legislate it even if he could?

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Exactly. But why would he legislate it even if he could?

Ya got me!

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Subdued

He can; but he shouldn't say that the person growing a beard will not go to heaven... don'tcha' think?

As long as he isn't making it a heaven or hell issue, which no one here is.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

As long as he isn't making it a heaven or hell issue, which no one here is.

How can you say that? It's just stupid! They just arbitrarily set up rules. And you guys meekly swallow everything you are fed. Any pastor that feels a need to be in control of his congregations personal grooming habits is drunk with power, IMHO.

Originally Posted by Michlow

How can you say that? It's just stupid! They just arbitrarily set up rules. And you guys meekly swallow everything you are fed. Any pastor that feels a need to control of his congregations personal grooming habits is drunk with power, IMHO.

Ditto.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Michlow

How can you say that? It's just stupid! They just arbitrarily set up rules. And you guys meekly swallow everything you are fed. Any pastor that feels a need to be in control of his congregations personal grooming habits is drunk with power, IMHO.

Are you going to a church where the pastor is arbitrarily making up the rules as he goes? If you do not attend one of these churches, then why would you care? Do you have a beard sis?

[CC1]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Are you going to a church where the pastor is arbitrarily making up the rules as he goes? If you do not attend one of these churches, then why would you care? Do you have a beard sis?

Brother Eastman,

I resent you bringing up this sore spot with poor Michlow this way. She cannot help it that her hormonal balance lends itself to a full beard.

Now you have just added to her burden of shaving, bulk containers of Nair, and all of those painful waxing sessions.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by CC1

Brother Eastman,

I resent you bringing up this sore spot with poor Michlow this way. She cannot help it that her hormonal balance lends itself to a full beard.

Now you have just added to her burden of shaving, bulk containers of Nair, and all of those painful waxing sessions.

:sshhh

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Michlow

:sshhh

LOL!!! I hit post before I realized I had left the smileys off and when I immediately hit edit to add them it didn't seem to allow me to do that, only to change text.