Quote Originally Posted by J_Mimbs View Post
I have long hair mostly because my father wore his long for a while. And we talk about living in a fishbowl as well. I grew a beard while away at school one semester, and when I returned for Christmas several older members of the congregation remarked that I must be too poor to afford a razor; I smiled politely and reminded them that my father wears a full beard as well. I can only imagine what a stir a kilt might cause if I wasn't careful!
I hear ya. At the time I had an older gentleman after worship ask me "What's with the ponytail?" I asked him if the length of my hair would keep me out of the Kingdom. He said no. I asked if the length of my hair would keep him out of the Kingdom. He said no. So I asked him, "Then why are we standing here talking about the length of my hair? My wife has lunch waiting for me." His response was "Humpfff!" (I obviously just didn't understand his point...but no one in that congregation ever raised the issue of the pastor having a ponytail again.) Come to think of it, Jesus had long hair...and a beard...and wore unbifurcated garments...hmmm.... Hang in there!