Churchy Rules
L et’s talk about church etiquette. Growing up, there were certain rules that you were expected to follow when you were in the church building. Some of those rules seem to have changed since then and I’ve picked up a few more that I wasn’t taught, but let’s look at a few. Don’t Run in the Church Building This was a big one. I’m pretty sure it had something to do with the risk of mowing some old person down. I don’t see quite as many people yelling this one down the halls these days, but it is still a good one to follow. Don’t Chew Gum This one probably got started after someone reached down and got her hand stuck gum. I just remember that Mom had trouble teaching us this one because the woman who sat behind us in church was usually chewing gum. Don’t Crawl Under the Pews I can understand it when the church service is going on, but my mother wouldn’t let me crawl under the pews even when we were the only people in the building. Sit Still The idea is that you’re supposes to listen t...