Feb 172010
When I was a kid I was taught in church that these things were sinful but as a thinking adult I see things differently. In no particular order, I am unable to find these sins in the Bible:
- All drinking
- Using different translations other than the KJV
- All swearing (even reading the word H**l in the Bible was done with TONS of hesitancy)
- Music with guitars and drums (even if it was “Christian”)
- Going to movies (but not renting or buying movies)
- Playing cards
- Not going to church on Wednesday and twice on Sunday
- Mowing the grass on Sundays
- Work of any kind on Sundays
- Not wearing a shirt and tie to church
- Wearing jeans to church
- Guys with hair past their ears or collars
- Tattoos and piercings
These things I now find ridiculous and actually hilarious that they were taught or implied. Can you add to this list?
Oh, and thank Jeff for the inspiration to write this.
You’re welcome. I think you left off, “be bored and make sure no one else is having fun while you’re at ti.”
So true! I think you covered the most popular of “sins”.
I remember getting scolded by my grand mother for not waiting till 8 days after birth to get my son circumsized. I guess I’m not as good of a parent as Pauls…….. I need a drink!
Jeff – That might belong on a different list…stay tuned.
Scott – Funny you would comment about a Jewish tradition after Jeff commented.
What about not running in church? Can that make a list?
Oh man…how could I leave that one off the list? Yes two more to add to the list:
– No running whatsoever in church
- Never ever place your Bible on the floor or any other book on top of it.