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Posted on 09/24/2010 7:50:54 AM PDT by DogwoodSouth
I have to start this post with a loud groan. Ya see, I'm a little biased because I, like a lot of people, don't like clowns. I'm not scared of them. I just have a severe dislike for them. What's to like? They wear ill-fitting clothes, get a kick out of annoying people and constantly invade personal space. Sorry, but when I see a clown, I don't think about holy things. Instead, my mind is flooded with thoughts of Pennywise, John Wayne Gacy and I.C.P. No thanks. They all give me the creeps. So, while the subject of "Christian clowning" is ripe for many a joke, I'll try to keep this rather short and sweet, assuming most anyone who reads this who wears normal-sized shoes agrees with me on this one.
Who's bright idea was it to mix clowns with church in the first place? When did we, as a culture reach that precipise? I mean, really?!? As if we don't have a hard enough time convincing the world that Jesus Christ is Lord, you think it helps our case to slap on a big purple wig? (no offense, Jan Crouch). Clowns are meant for circuses, nightmares and Steven King books - not for church. Here are the top five reasons why...
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Clowns to take over Canterbury Cathedral
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Does anyone over 2 or under 85 even like clowns?
Quick answer: no. Except for clowns. Sort of like liturgical dancers - no one has the heart to tell them that they’re not wanted so everyone grimaces and puts on a kind smile until the torture, er, I mean the show, is over.
Clown and puppet ministries(sic) are two things that annoy the heck out of me. That is day care stuff. The only people I see who enjoy it are the 85-90 year old great grandmothers.
My general rule is, if you wouldn’t do it in front of the Queen of England, why the heck would you do it in God’s house,
I respectfully suggest that the biggest danger to the church isn’t clown ministers, but allegedly serious ministers who are clowns.
I agree! Rodeo clowns are the one exception. They’re a credit to their species b/c they’re ballsy and just plain bada—!
I have seen rodeo clowns earn their keep, and gratitude from the bull riders.
Puppets spice up prison, homeless ministries
"It disarms them," Saltzman says. "They can’t believe these puppets with tattoos and knife wounds are talking about the deep things of an inmate’s heart."
I would assume those types of ministries are focused on kids. So no, you as an adult probably don't like them.
My general rule is, if you wouldn’t do it in front of the Queen of England, why the heck would you do it in God’s house
I play peek-a-boo with my grandson, but I wouldn't with the Queen of England.
I doubt that God expects little kids to relate to the stuff grown ups do in church. I'm sure it pleases Him that there are adults out there who are willing to do what it takes to reach out to kids in the name of Christ. It's not everyone's calling, but I'm glad it is for some.
I’ve seen these more than I can count be brought into adult services with no children. I’ve also seen adults do clown ministry at ‘teen’ camps.
I have no problem with these for toddlers, but I’ve seen and I believe the main point of the original article, is this in adult services.
Then I would agree, this is totally inappropriate for adults.
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