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I bet you’re wrong. I bet this church really values the message of the REAL Jesus so much that they do not want the congregation distracted by a guy in a costume, who is only there for attention. What kind of Christian wants a bunch of attention on himself during a worship service? Not a Lutheran Christian, I guarantee you. I go to service to focus on the Jesus of the Bible, not for a show.

If this church is ELCA, then, yes, they have kicked Jesus out long ago. In fact, if they are ELCA, then they actively or passively are anti-Christ. If not ELCA, then worship shouldn't be impeded by anyone not making a problem. Plenty of people come to church wearing jeans or argyle socks and striped shirts - no big deal. Lots of women wear all kinds of unflattering clothes and most people are carrying too much weight - big deal. Some folks could practice hygiene better and many don't know they have halitosis - big deal. The simple truth is that anyone who is intent on worship is not focused on, or distracted by, anyone else.

I'll say it once again in a little clearer fashion . . .

Anyone calling themselves Christian and going to a ‘Christian’ church shouldn't be pulled away from their worship by any individual that comes dressed in odd fashion, makes no commotion and participates quietly (all of which this fellow seems to have done). In fact, such a visitor should cause more than a little introspection in the heart of true believers - you know, the pharisee and sinner sort of thing.

My $0.02