Comments on: Cast Out The Pale Demon http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: talea http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1497 talea Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:00:59 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1497 Oh my.....I don't even know what I would have done. I mean, you can't run out because then they win, but holy shiznat Batman, it's freaking church! Live and let live! Wow. I wish I had something better to write, but i'm kind of stunned. Oh my…..I don’t even know what I would have done. I mean, you can’t run out because then they win, but holy shiznat Batman, it’s freaking church! Live and let live!
Wow. I wish I had something better to write, but i’m kind of stunned.

]]> By: And now its in the headlines « http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1496 And now its in the headlines « Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:13:58 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1496 [...] Posted by maleesha under Life | Tags: church, segregation |   Recently I wrote about a very horrible experience in a church.  Today there was a headline on CNN.com about the very subject of encountering segregation issues [...] [...] Posted by maleesha under Life | Tags: church, segregation |   Recently I wrote about a very horrible experience in a church.  Today there was a headline on CNN.com about the very subject of encountering segregation issues [...]

]]> By: Scomerican Girl http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1429 Scomerican Girl Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:50:01 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1429 I still can't quite believe this actually happened! I know some churches are weird, but that one definitely wins the award for CRAZY. I like your idea of christian left too. I think that's where I am, if I could only find a church that I fit in with. I visit new ones and just keep from committing until I hear someone's opinion about gay marriage. As soon as someone says something about 'burning in hell' or 'living in sin', that's when I head towards the door. I'm sure there's a good one out there somewhere, I just have to find it! It took me a LONG time to go back to church at all after that morning. I have actually been to "crazier" churches than this (the kind where people speak in tongues). This didn't seem so much of a "crazy" church than a "no whites allowed" church. Crazy story, though. <em><strong>Here is a link on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Left" rel="nofollow">Christian Left</a>. While I don't agree with all of it, I identify with more and more of it as time goes on. Besides, most people don't wholly agree on 100% of anything. Following a herd = bad. Making up your own mind based on what makes sense to you = good.</strong></em> I still can’t quite believe this actually happened! I know some churches are weird, but that one definitely wins the award for CRAZY.

I like your idea of christian left too. I think that’s where I am, if I could only find a church that I fit in with. I visit new ones and just keep from committing until I hear someone’s opinion about gay marriage. As soon as someone says something about ‘burning in hell’ or ‘living in sin’, that’s when I head towards the door. I’m sure there’s a good one out there somewhere, I just have to find it!

It took me a LONG time to go back to church at all after that morning. I have actually been to “crazier” churches than this (the kind where people speak in tongues). This didn’t seem so much of a “crazy” church than a “no whites allowed” church. Crazy story, though.

Here is a link on the Christian Left. While I don’t agree with all of it, I identify with more and more of it as time goes on. Besides, most people don’t wholly agree on 100% of anything. Following a herd = bad. Making up your own mind based on what makes sense to you = good.

]]> By: Allison http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1383 Allison Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:23:40 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1383 Several times I thought, "Maybe the preacher wasn't talking about her,"...that is, until the blue dress reference. That's crazy. Our church is extremely casual and I like it. No dresses for me. <strong><em>I'm definitely done with dress-up churches too. My family always insisted that we 'dress up for the Lord', but until the Lord starts sending really big checks our way, I'm goin' in my jeans...</em></strong> Several times I thought, “Maybe the preacher wasn’t talking about her,”…that is, until the blue dress reference. That’s crazy.

Our church is extremely casual and I like it. No dresses for me.

I’m definitely done with dress-up churches too. My family always insisted that we ‘dress up for the Lord’, but until the Lord starts sending really big checks our way, I’m goin’ in my jeans…

]]> By: smalltownsmalltimes http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1382 smalltownsmalltimes Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:47:31 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1382 That is absolutely the craziest church story I have ever heard of. My mouth was hanging wide open. I think your reflection and insight at the end was lovely and Christian-ish. Peace. That is absolutely the craziest church story I have ever heard of. My mouth was hanging wide open.

I think your reflection and insight at the end was lovely and Christian-ish.

Peace.

]]> By: Madame Monet http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1376 Madame Monet Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:41:41 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1376 I forgot to add that I never heard the term "Christian Left" before, but I think it's an interesting idea. As you describe it above, I think that's about where I'd put myself! I, too, am not at all worried about who marries who. I'm a lot more concerned with watching my OWN behavior as I continually fall below the standards I would like to maintain in what I say and do each day. Best regards, Madame Monet <strong><em>It's a recent term I read about that describes Christians who choose not to partake in the activities that evangelical right-wingers insist upon doing; trying to fix everything that everyone else does that they see wrong. There is a lot more to it, but one item I identify with is letting people behave how they want to (criminal acts against others notwithstanding) and they can take responsibility for it in the end. I just see too many instances of right-wing leaders trying to impose their version of morality onto the nation and all it is doing is creating a very polarized society and a lot of backlash. It's also pretty much demonizing Christianity and scaring people off from it in the rest of society, which is pretty ironic, considering the goal. The whole us vs. them thing never really worked for anyone.</em></strong> I forgot to add that I never heard the term “Christian Left” before, but I think it’s an interesting idea. As you describe it above, I think that’s about where I’d put myself! I, too, am not at all worried about who marries who. I’m a lot more concerned with watching my OWN behavior as I continually fall below the standards I would like to maintain in what I say and do each day.

Best regards,
Madame Monet

It’s a recent term I read about that describes Christians who choose not to partake in the activities that evangelical right-wingers insist upon doing; trying to fix everything that everyone else does that they see wrong. There is a lot more to it, but one item I identify with is letting people behave how they want to (criminal acts against others notwithstanding) and they can take responsibility for it in the end. I just see too many instances of right-wing leaders trying to impose their version of morality onto the nation and all it is doing is creating a very polarized society and a lot of backlash. It’s also pretty much demonizing Christianity and scaring people off from it in the rest of society, which is pretty ironic, considering the goal. The whole us vs. them thing never really worked for anyone.

]]> By: Madame Monet http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1375 Madame Monet Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:37:40 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1375 I think this would have been SCARY. I think if I had managed to stick it out for the hour, I would have gone up and talked to the minister after the service, to tell her how I happened to come to that church, and how her remarks made me feel. And at my current age (early 50's) I'd also have the confidence now to add some remarks (or questions) about what Christianity and Christian behavior really mean! Madame Monet Writing, Painting, Music, and Wine winewriter.wordpress.com I think this would have been SCARY. I think if I had managed to stick it out for the hour, I would have gone up and talked to the minister after the service, to tell her how I happened to come to that church, and how her remarks made me feel. And at my current age (early 50’s) I’d also have the confidence now to add some remarks (or questions) about what Christianity and Christian behavior really mean!

Madame Monet
Writing, Painting, Music, and Wine
winewriter.wordpress.com

]]> By: crisitunity http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1370 crisitunity Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:44:37 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1370 I agree with Fawn - racism is ugly in all directions. I wouldn't have been able to stay; I would have run out of there after the first sentence and cried for the rest of the day. I wouldn't have been angry so much as confused - why would a Christian behave that way? But then I've always failed to understand why it matters what color you are. Isn't life too short for that? Also, I'm glad to hear the stripe of Christian that you are. The more of you the better. :) I agree with Fawn – racism is ugly in all directions. I wouldn’t have been able to stay; I would have run out of there after the first sentence and cried for the rest of the day. I wouldn’t have been angry so much as confused – why would a Christian behave that way?

But then I’ve always failed to understand why it matters what color you are. Isn’t life too short for that?

Also, I’m glad to hear the stripe of Christian that you are. The more of you the better. :)

]]> By: fawnahareo http://maleesha.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/cast-out-that-demon-the-pale-one/#comment-1365 fawnahareo Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:43:25 +0000 http://maleesha.wordpress.com/?p=511#comment-1365 Wow, I can't believe you don't feel any anger or resentment; that's very big of you. As far as I'm concerned, racism is ugly, no matter what direction it's happening. I'm sure there were people who were impressed you stayed the entire hour. I can see where you're coming from, though. It's not the same thing, but I went through a couple of rough years as a kid, being an outsider who didn't fit in. I think it's helped to make me a more compassionate person. And, for the record, I happen to be Catholic, and I've never been to a Catholic church where it would be considered weird for you to come alone or to come without participating in Communion. I had a friend who raised her kids Catholic because their dad (her common-law) was Catholic. She went with them every single week and never took part in Communion. Of course, I suppose it's possible not all Catholic churches are like that, just like not all Baptist churches are alike, hunh? ;) <em><strong>I knew for me, it would only last an hour, while some people deal with it for a lifetime. I was probably only imagining the Catholic thing, everyone there was pretty nice. :)</strong></em> Wow, I can’t believe you don’t feel any anger or resentment; that’s very big of you. As far as I’m concerned, racism is ugly, no matter what direction it’s happening. I’m sure there were people who were impressed you stayed the entire hour.

I can see where you’re coming from, though. It’s not the same thing, but I went through a couple of rough years as a kid, being an outsider who didn’t fit in. I think it’s helped to make me a more compassionate person.

And, for the record, I happen to be Catholic, and I’ve never been to a Catholic church where it would be considered weird for you to come alone or to come without participating in Communion. I had a friend who raised her kids Catholic because their dad (her common-law) was Catholic. She went with them every single week and never took part in Communion.

Of course, I suppose it’s possible not all Catholic churches are like that, just like not all Baptist churches are alike, hunh? ;)

I knew for me, it would only last an hour, while some people deal with it for a lifetime. I was probably only imagining the Catholic thing, everyone there was pretty nice. :)

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