Something I've Noticed in Conservative Camps...

Originally Posted by CareyM

Of course, I'm just thinking back a few years...I meant what I said!

However, since I no longer live in Oregon, I won't be at campmeeting anymore.

So, I will make extra sure to save a seat for The Mrs since I will be able to attend all of the evening services.

Originally Posted by CareyM

I'm sure you're right about that. I remember one pastor's kids (pastor who no longer fellowships us) who were the worst snobs I'd ever seen in my life. When I first got into the church, some of that just floored me...I thought...this is supposed to be the Church!!!

Yep, I've been 'blessed' with the same treatment. IF it is the same fellow that I think it is, I get the same reaction from the folks in his church if they happen to run into us at WalMart (and I promise I have never, EVER gone to the store in my shorts and tank top and flip flops!!!)

[King's Child]

I think some conservative churches are very tight knit. I am not just talking about family members but church members. I know of one particular church that won't fellowship but with a few churches. They won't even allow their young people to go to a upc youth camp. They strictly have their own camp. And if you don't believe exactly the way they do you are disfellowshipped. There was a lady that went to that church that disagreed with one of their rules. Not a heaven or hell issue just simply a rule. They let her know she was more that welcome to leave. And she did. Now they won't even speak to her should they see her. Makes me wonder if God is going to give them their special place in heaven.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by King's Child

I think some conservative churches are very tight knit. I am not just talking about family members but church members. I know of one particular church that won't fellowship but with a few churches. They won't even allow their young people to go to a upc youth camp. They strictly have their own camp. And if you don't believe exactly the way they do you are disfellowshipped. There was a lady that went to that church that disagreed with one of their rules. Not a heaven or hell issue just simply a rule. They let her know she was more that welcome to leave. And she did. Now they won't even speak to her should they see her. Makes me wonder if God is going to give them their special place in heaven.

no, He'll let them say right here on earth at their own little haven they've created for themselves

[King's Child]

Originally Posted by Theresa

no, He'll let them say right here on earth at their own little haven they've created for themselves

I agree. But it puzzles me. How do they think they are going to win souls to God with that attitude.

Originally Posted by King's Child

I agree. But it puzzles me. How do they think they are going to win souls to God with that attitude.

Souls? Who cares about souls?

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by SISTER Murphy

So, I will make extra sure to save a seat for The Mrs since I will be able to attend all of the evening services.

Hey Roxanne...are you going to keep all those throngs of people off me that will be trying to pray me back through to the Holy Ghost???

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

Hey Roxanne...are you going to keep all those throngs of people off me that will be trying to pray me back through to the Holy Ghost???

Did someone say somethin?

[The Mrs]

I wonder if she will wear pants so as not to offend me.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by revrandy

The Apple is never far from the tree..

Their Children don't seem to leave Dad & Mom...

I know of a church where the whole family who are now adults all live in a compound like setting... Bishop.... Pastor (SIL) &Wife (Daughter)... Sister&Husband(SIL) and SIL of Pastor's Wife all live within 300ft of each others...with Homes all facing the other..

Is this common??

Other locations SIL Slated to become Pastor... or Son taking the reins...

How common is this across the country??

I have noticed quite the opposite. For every family you know of that you describe above, I can name ten who are dramatically different.