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11th July 05, 10:13 AM
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My church is only 9 years old, and we have around 200 for the morning service ... and I am the part-time Minister of Music, and have been so since the first service!
It's something in my family's blood, I guess. My grandpa was a music leader for many years, and my uncle has been a music leader at several start-up churches.
That said, I have to agree with chasem's statement of "not to cause your brother to fault". Sure, I could show up one Sunday with a bright red wig, but the break in the overall atmosphere of worship and reverence would outweigh any reason for me to wear it.
I might wear my new kilt to casual church events, like an ice cream social in the summer, or a chili cook-off in the fall, etc. But long before I do I will have private conversation with the Pastor to make sure that my "right" to wear anything I want does not infringe on the "what" a church is or represents.
The wearing of a kilt is for the pleasure of the wearer, and not to be the center of attention. It would be the same if I were wearing something from the American Revolution, or the Crusades, etc. I wear my kilt with the pride of my heritage, and of my long-lost ancestors, not to say "look at me".
And, unfortunately, we all have to realize and accept that to many the wearing of a kilt is "way out of the norm", maybe even "unacceptable for civilized folk". It's great for me, and it's OK for my family, but it's still questionable for many in my local community. I, for one, will take it very slow. Who knows - maybe someone will see me in public with my kilt and it will give them the courage to take their kilt out of the closet, blow off the dust, and wear theirs in public.
I have to admit that I felt empowered wearing my kilt for the first time in public. I really felt a touch of Scotland, a connection to my ancestors. I felt like a Scot (whatever that means).
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