This Is Why We Get a Bad Rap!!

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

I think, also, that when some of us refer to 'conservative' we don't mean what others mean when they say 'conservative'. Many of you consider yourselves conservative, but have tvs, wear jewelry, etc. In the crowd I hang with those things right there put you WAY out in the liberal camp.

Speaking for myself only, when I say conservative, I'm talking about the 'absolutely no tv of any sort, no movies (even Veggie Tales), no wedding rings, no above-the-elbow sleeves, no music but Christian (and only certain types of Christian) no sports (played, watched, or listened to), no knee-length shorts for boys, skirts must be at least 3 inches below the knee, no Six Flags, no clear nail polish, absolutely no foundation or concealer'...... you get the drift.

There is a long list of rules, and they all are considered hell-bound offenses. THAT type of mindset DOES tend to produce people that go nuts when they "backslide". I've seen it so many times it's ridiculous.

My church is moving towards more balance, and I am SO grateful!!

I think that description, for the most part, is years ago - at least in all the places I have been and people that I know - years ago.....