Reader comments: Church can't be judged by its music and snacks
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Ann | 7:36 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
I really liked his writing. It is fresh, and
the words ring so true. His creative writing style
kept me very interested in rereading the article.
Thanks. In fact, I will be sending it on to my kids.
the words ring so true. His creative writing style
kept me very interested in rereading the article.
Thanks. In fact, I will be sending it on to my kids.
Mike | 7:55 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
Great message!! Nicely written.
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What's up, doc? | 8:24 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
Did you have an unsupervised substitute writing this one for you? Usually, your thoughts are deeper.
Be a Rabbit if you want to.
I am a Child of God.
Be a Rabbit if you want to.
I am a Child of God.
Barb | 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
Such a good look in a sweet way at the way God works.
Anonymous | 9:51 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
I think it's a novel idea to rate them. We exist in the real world, and we look for things like comfort and snacks, and I suppose a sermon that isn't sleep inducing or a whole bunch of misbehaved kids running around. As for the 'god is hunting us' theme, that's interesting. If this is so, then God may find us in a variety of places, and a variety of churches, including those far removed from our own small niche. And there, we may find god. Utah, we may yet take those tentative small steps into a larger world.
JanSan | 10:14 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
You have got to be kidding !!! Rating a church service like you would a hotel or something - this is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard
Bob 2 | 11:06 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
From Rambo-to Lewis--to the literary Bob 2
There once was a writer named "Jerry"
Who's palate was not very hairy.
He wrote about God,
But his musings were odd,
And he made Christians seem kinda scary.
There once was a writer named "Jerry"
Who's palate was not very hairy.
He wrote about God,
But his musings were odd,
And he made Christians seem kinda scary.
Observer | 11:40 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008
Re - anonymous.
You do well to start your comment almost as an interested reader, however your true colors show at the end. Don't worry about Utah taking steps, you need to take the first steps to rid yourself of the chip on your shoulder. Life get s better when you aren't always looking to score points. Just enjoy the article and let it be.
You do well to start your comment almost as an interested reader, however your true colors show at the end. Don't worry about Utah taking steps, you need to take the first steps to rid yourself of the chip on your shoulder. Life get s better when you aren't always looking to score points. Just enjoy the article and let it be.
Ann | 2:00 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008
I think you're taking yourself too seriously. The Reader has been rating churches for years. First and foremost, the church ratings are entertainment. It's always been somewhat tongue in cheek, with the tacit understanding that people will go to the church that suits them best, regardless of the Reader's ratings. Churches that have been rated read the articles, but don't take it particularly seriously. Except maybe to add snacks after the service.
Random | 4:10 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008
The LDS Church has snacks! What mom or dad hasn't cleaned up the spilled Cheerios off the floor?
Colorado LDS | 5:25 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008
I love Jerry Johnson. As I go through my numerous clippings from local paper, there are a lot of Jerry in there. He is charming, thought-provoking, and often deeply spiritual. He touches me often and with greatness. And BTW, I'll match m little LDS Branch's "linger Longer" menu and deliciousness against all commers!
Anonymous | 12:10 a.m. Sept. 14, 2008
As someone who has worked for the mormon church PM group, my observation is this: the music and snacks, or more aptly the bricks and mortar, they matter. Somebody must be rating them. The lawn, the roofing material, the pavement in the parking lot, the lock system, the carpet, the a/c condensing units, it all matters. It all has to be number one. The bathrooms, the satellite dish, the dishwasher, the big out of place steeple, you name it. It's all really nice, and it pays not bad. But it all seems kind of hollow to me. Sure, it's great to build and maintain nice facilities. But some of the effort seems misguided. Like I read in the article, I think god can be also found in a more humble environment and context.
:) | 8:16 a.m. Sept. 25, 2008
Hahahahahahahahaha....
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Thanks Jerry for consistent poety and a defter, softer or sharper look at our lives and the way humans live it!
God Bless everyone in the path & effort of "finding God" and "hitting their stars".