At my
very Conservative church of Christ congregation, nearly all of the older men fire up a cigarette or two or five after services. Both the preacher and I no longer smoke but neither of us mind it one bit. In fact, the kitchen downstairs still has ashtrays as a courtesy for the numerous smokers. It may be partly cultural since the Stone-Campbell movement of the 19th Century had its roots in Kentucky, where some of the finest tobacco still grows.
And, as I mentioned in several pasts posts here in FR, no only is it not a smoke-free zone, but it's also not a gun-free zone. Everyone that I know is a gun owner and a good number of them bring their guns to services, including the preacher. He's often stated in sermons that guns secure our freedom to worship God. And that's 100% on target.
So I guess the term "smoking gun" is quite apt for us.
I had to quit a 30 year, two pack a day habit for health reasons, but I am definitely digging your church. Open carry, and smoke 'em if you got 'em. Pass me the plate and I'll throw in a fiver.
