Evangelical church embraces Trumpian fat-shaming
If Donald Trump started up his own church, it might look like the New Creation Church in Hillsboro, Oregon.
The Oregonian reports that the New Creation Church has come under fire after it posted guidelines for prospective worship leaders whose job is to help lead the congregation in songs, among other tasks.
There were a couple of eyebrow-raising requirements in the church’s list, but the most controversial one has proven to be the rule against “excessive weight.”
“Weight is something that many people have to deal with,” the church said. “Make sure that you are taking care of your temple, exercising and eating properly.”
There’s also this tidbit:
The church also requires that worship leaders put on deodorant, and also states that “a submissive attitude is very important among the worship team members” and that “speaking against the leadership will not be tolerated.”
Because smelling good and not questioning a rigid interpretation of selected sections of clumsily translated book written 2000 years ago are important, goldurnit!
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OldLefty October 7th, 2016 at 13:08
This election has also shown these guys to be frauds as well.
amersham1046 October 7th, 2016 at 18:32
but they are free of anything as nasty as taxes
OldLefty October 7th, 2016 at 20:36
Prosperity Gospel. Baby!
nola878 October 7th, 2016 at 13:53
I’m sure Jesus approves.
/s
DogsRgoodpeople October 7th, 2016 at 14:08
“speaking against the leadership will not be tolerated.” said the Dear Leader
Larry Schmitt October 7th, 2016 at 14:11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aYN5XpWzpM&feature=player_detailpage
Gary Parillo October 7th, 2016 at 15:43
First church of the fascist shepherd
Um Cara October 7th, 2016 at 14:24
The church also requires that worship leaders put on deodorant
I have zero issues with that requirement, though on wonders what events led to it needing to be spelled out explicitly, lol.
oldfart October 7th, 2016 at 14:31
Confucius say, person who stink in church
sit in own pew. ;)
Gary Parillo October 7th, 2016 at 15:42
Lol.good one.Thou shalt smell good so ye do not offend the Angels.
Red Mann October 7th, 2016 at 17:27
Jehovah loves the smell of burning flesh, not stinky flesh.
Larry Schmitt October 7th, 2016 at 14:51
Passions run hot, and that makes you sweat. It gets warm in those Southern churches.
Long Tom October 7th, 2016 at 17:04
Gee, I wonder how evangelical will feel about this?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-recorded-having-extremely-lewd-conversation-about-women-in-2005/2016/10/07/3b9ce776-8cb4-11e6-bf8a-3d26847eeed4_story.html
Suzanne McFly October 7th, 2016 at 17:38
I believe they will say it is just a man acting like a man.
Long Tom October 7th, 2016 at 17:43
Sadly, you’re probably right about that.
Suzanne McFly October 7th, 2016 at 17:45
I do not have faith in these people, they are deplorable on their best days.
Long Tom October 7th, 2016 at 17:47
That’s a fact!
StoneyCurtisll October 7th, 2016 at 21:32
well you know….
it’s just donald being donald….
boys will be boys….
(deflection) but look at bill clinton… (squirrel)~!
William October 7th, 2016 at 20:44
Wait, what? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/be5936024985e81fae3dbf96e2f1a666c8893cb4683b2b8dad983d4116713343.jpg
StoneyCurtisll October 7th, 2016 at 21:30
These type of peoples make me proud to be an atheist..:)
StoneyCurtisll October 7th, 2016 at 21:34
And the lead preacher of this Evangelical church is….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ABbktVDIc
bpollen October 8th, 2016 at 06:23
“But Pastor, if we are all Gawd’s children and we are made in his image, how can I hate the gay and lesbian, the Muslim and Hindu, the atheist and Democrat?”
“HERETIC! Burn him!”