What has growing a beard got to do with servitude in church? it can be deemed as obnoxious at times in times like this, when new age churches are found wanting concerning church matters. Read Mr Yomi Fetch's experience in his church vs beard write-up.
"I was once rejected in church because of these beards of mine. Shave it or forget about being a worker" they said. As obstinate as I was, I knew I wasn't going to let anyone define me by my look, so I left for good. You see, the church is an institution, and every institution has a system in place -- a system of control.
Members are expected to devote themselves to the system and abide by the rules. But I hate rules. I felt Christianity should guarantee freedom from discrimination. I was wrong. I expected too much. The church is a place where you're assessed before being assigned a seat, respect is based on social standing and you dare not open your mouth to question authority. But I've moved on. After all, Jesus didn't die so I could become a member of a church. So I say, to hell with the system they put in place to control minds.
To hell with their expectations of what a Christian should look like. To hell with religion. Yeah, sometimes I feel the need to enter a serene place for worship, especially when I need to converse with my soul. It could be a mosque, church or even shrine....you see, the universe pays attention to the yearning of the soul without asking for religious affiliation.
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If the church discriminates on having a beard while serving in any form of capacity, then people with visibly huge tattoos would need not apply for the such lofty positions. But, how will they encourage people of all walks of life to join the church - Is the church now becoming elitist?
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