Pastors and Clergy

[Colin]

the general philosophy of treat others as you would be treated. (Which is the most important lesson in my bibles. IMHO)

I read a comparison of all major religions a few years ago, and this was one of the few common factors of all of those religions. To me though, this is not only something that relates to religion. This is what our parents and teachers taught us from the time we were born. It is about mutual respect, and should be practised by us all.

[erudite]

Sbruises -

Per Graham's bright idea, I posted my response re Liberation Theology in the off topic forumn.

Best Regards

[Hamish]

I have been a confirmed member of the Church of England since I was fifteen. Before that I was a member of the parish church choir - until my voice broke, and at which time I became an Altar Server. Since leaving the parental home all those years ago, I have not been a regular churchgoer, for a number of reasons, but I do attend many times each year, usually to take Holy Communion.

Having owned no trousers for over three years, I have no alternative but to go to church in my kilts and kilted-suits, and that includes funerals. Never have I experienced any adverse reactions to my kilt-wearing at church - from the clergy or other members of the congregation. On the other hand, I always 'dress-up' for church (ie: wear a necktie and day jacket) - I could never bring myself to wear an open-necked shirt in church>

[Graham]

From all the varied responses above, one thing must be clear.
That is that kilts and church attendance/Christian belief are quite at home with one another.

Also, regardless on one's feelings toward the British Monarchy, they have also done a lot to promote a respect for kilts in modern times, especially at church services.

[Chance]

Per Graham's bright idea, I posted my response re Liberation Theology in the off topic forumn.

Best Regards

Where is the Off topic forum? I even tried a search for "Liberation Theology" and the only thing found was this thread...

[Graham]

The Off Topic section is at the bottom of the Kilted Forum Index.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/viewforum.php?f=17

[Chance]

Ok, found it. if you aren't logged in the forum will not show you that topic...or the posted pictures topic either. Wierd.

[stonekilt]

Well men,

Here I sit, the Sr. Pastor of a large, liberal New England parish and I am wearing my kilt as I type. My parish knows I love my strong Scottish roots, my bagpipes and all things Celtic. They mostly smile and say,"that's just Dan."

I was actually ordained in a kilt and was also installed in this parish wearing full highland dress. Many in our parish have Scottish roots as well.

No problem here.

Best,
Dan

[David E]

I go to one of our local catholic churches here in Peterborough and, just last night, wore one of my kilts to our Parish Pastoral Council meeting. All I got was positive vibes from the other members of the council. I've also worn it to music practices (I play guitar and drums at mass - but not at the same time!!) and to church fund-raising events.

Yet to wear a kilt to mass as the way I need to sit in order to play the drums / guitar could lead to some unwarranted exposure (especially as us musicians sit in the front row!).

David.

[Graham]

Good to hear David! tell me, when playing drums you would surely be a bit hidden by them wouldn't you?

I can see the guitar might be difficult in the front row. What about something heavy inside the sporran?

Is the front row elevated? like a stage?