Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
As a history instructor, I feel that it does matter, because the original intent of the service wasn't even to "bless" tartans, given that it was a Presbyterian minister who started it.

As an Epsicopalian, I have no problem with blessing tartans and the families they represent.
Todd,

Excellent point. As a Presbyterian, myself, I am always amazed at how many Presbyterian churches do a "Kirking of the Tartans" observance in which the tartans are "blessed". Knox is positively spinning in his grave!

David