I finally did it

[Shamalama]

cajunscot, I do agree that the kilt is in no way akin to a bright red wig. I think they are beautiful and appropriate.

My son is home on leave from Afghanistan. He wore his Marine Dress Blues to our morning service last Sunday.

We've had police officers that were going straight to work after the service, so they wore their uniforms to church.

And I believe that, if done right like you described, would be most appropriate for a church service.

With all that said, I also think you have to be cognizant of how others react. If the kids spend the hour giggling at you, or if the old ladies get all in a huff, or if the ushers don't want to show you to a seat, then is it worth it? Of course if this were what actually happens in a particular church then you need to spend some time looking for ANOTHER church.

Personally I think it all goes back to the ancient question: "what is worn underneath a kilt?" If it weren't for that ONE question then I don't think anyone anywhere would give a kilted man a second glance (well, maybe a third or fourth or fifth).

[Bob C]

With all that said, I also think you have to be cognizant of how others react. If the kids spend the hour giggling at you, or if the old ladies get all in a huff, or if the ushers don't want to show you to a seat, then is it worth it?

May the day never come when I feel I have to tailor my life to suit THAT sort of people.

Yes, it would be worth it. Perhaps more so.

[Archangel]

oops.
I want to make it clear that my earlier statement was my own decision and not intended to be more than an observation, a factor to consider.
My present congregation would take it better than previous ones but I still feel it is the wrong place for me to be a distraction. On the other hand, those that are distracted have more to examine within themselves. One view I take, not as a rigid rule, is that narrow-mindedness is just another disability to accommodate. They have a right to worship, and no right to impose on others. There are a few, a minority, in our congregation. It doesn't affect my own worship to wear my kilt or not. I'm more distracted with sitting in the military kilt for that long, it's not as comfortable for sitting as it is for walking and standing.
Maybe I'm doing this congregation a disservice and should reconsider after hearing the feedback here. Yes, I'll think about it.
No, I don't see wearing a kilt to church as the same as wearing a "Jimmy Hat".
Yes, I would be surprised, horrified and ashamed if any of our congregation mistreated a visitor/guest in a kilt, and I would definitely speak out.

[macwilkin]

cajunscot, I do agree that the kilt is in no way akin to a bright red wig. I think they are beautiful and appropriate.

My son is home on leave from Afghanistan. He wore his Marine Dress Blues to our morning service last Sunday.

We've had police officers that were going straight to work after the service, so they wore their uniforms to church.

And I believe that, if done right like you described, would be most appropriate for a church service.

With all that said, I also think you have to be cognizant of how others react. If the kids spend the hour giggling at you, or if the old ladies get all in a huff, or if the ushers don't want to show you to a seat, then is it worth it? Of course if this were what actually happens in a particular church then you need to spend some time looking for ANOTHER church.

Personally I think it all goes back to the ancient question: "what is worn underneath a kilt?" If it weren't for that ONE question then I don't think anyone anywhere would give a kilted man a second glance (well, maybe a third or fourth or fifth).

I see your point, Shamalama. I guess I've just never had that happen to me before in church, and I've visited several churches of different denominations wearing one. Questions after service in the parish hall over coffee? yes. A few wee comments or jokes, all in good fun? On occasion, but I can never think of a negative experience per se.

btw, I'm glad to hear of your's sons leave from Afganistan, and I am grateful for his service -- he and all the coalition forces on duty are in my thoughts.

Cheers,

Todd