[Faith-talk] Changing Attitudes
pat gormley
kk3f at msn.com
Sat Feb 6 20:34:53 UTC 2010
remember too that Phoebe was a deaconess in Acts so women do have a part to
play. Also, the altar girl situation has changed significantly because
there is a shortage of people to serve in that capacity so those attitudes
had to change for the function to continue.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Mentink" <mentink at frontiernet.net>
To: "Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion"
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Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 3:31 PM
Subject: [Faith-talk] Changing Attitudes
> Dear Mary,
>
> I don't post much, either. Yes, we want to change attitudes about
> blindness, and that's one reason why the division sponsor of this list was
> formed. When RJ brought this up, he said something like, "I don't have
> this problem, but ..." That's not an exact quote, but the jist was that he
> was posing a hypothetical question. But it's real in the lives of many
> blind church members and seekers.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
> At 01:30 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote:
>>Dear Linda,
>>I don't believe we should be rude. Of course, we should be in God's will.
>>The fact is, though, that the NFB exists to change attitudes about
>>blindness, and this obviously includes in faith communities. Blindness,
>>as always, is one of our characteristics. We also all have different
>>gifts to offer.
>>I always felt guilty about not jumping into help our women's group inthe
>>kitch. I tried to go in there and help. Sometimes I would be given a
>>job. I also tried to be in charge of our coffee fellowship time. Of
>>course I was fine with baking and bringing things in to share. I just
>>wasn't good at seeting the table, putting things on the plates to sqve,
>>etc. This was not because of being blind, probably, it's just not my
>>strength. I am just saying that we all have different strengths and
>>weaknesses. If we are told we cannot participate because of being blind,
>>then we need to address it because it could hurt another blind person who
>>comes there inthe future, too.
>>I'm sure that many people have quietly and respectfuly changed the
>>attitudes of people in their churches. I also believe that there are some
>>folks, bless them, who just will "never get it."
>>Sorry to ramble on, but I don't post very often here on this list. Thank
>>you.
>>Mary
>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: Linda Mentink <mentink at frontiernet.net
>>>To: faith-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>Date sent: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:21:24 -0600
>>>Subject: [Faith-talk] Blindness and Church
>>
>>>Hi All,
>>
>>>I believe that we should worship where we can grow spiritually,
>>and
>>>where we agree with the teachings, not where the leadership will
>>let
>>>us serve. Conversations with the leaders is appropriate. The
>>>question should be, "Lord, where do you want me to worship and
>>serve
>>>You?" not, "what church or denomination will allow me to serve.
>>Get
>>>involved in small ways when you decide you want to be a member,
>>and
>>>above all, pray. Blind people serve in many capacities; yes,
>>even as
>>>Catholic priests. It might be appropriate to get in touch with
>>one,
>>>if you're interested in being a priest, and ask that person to be
>>an
>>>advocate for you. But be sure you are in the Lord's will, not
>>your
>>>own. Ask if you can do something on a trial basis, if it's
>>something
>>>they don't think a blind person can do. And, be respectful!
>>
>>>Over the years, I have been involved in many church
>>>ministries--prayer chain chairman, deaconess, AWANA leader,
>>missions
>>>committee member, music committee member and chairman, pianist,
>>>worship planner, choir member, choir director, and soloist. I
>>didn't
>>>barge in; I just offered. But it never was, "To me be the glory,
>>>great things I can do." Of course, I have been denied
>>opportunities,
>>>but I accepted that as God's will, and was glad to be less busy.
>>
>>
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