mommyshannon Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I think perhaps grace is needed on both sides of this argument. Yes smacking gum is inappropriate, but so is letting it ruin your worship time with god. I sing in choir and praise team and have to sing with joyful noise singers. I could be annoyed by this or simply tune them out and praise god, I choose the latter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yeah, a Catholic thing....also known as passing the germs in the winter!;) and Anglican, and Episcopalian and maybe some others :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yeah, a Catholic thing....also known as passing the germs in the winter!;) Not just Catholic. Lutheran too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Also, not every church offers communion each week. At my church, it's just a few times/year. So gum chewing would rarely interfere with that. And if I chew gum in church or offer it to a child of mine, it is due to breath that would make brimstone smell like a sweet incense. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Let me just say, some people NEED to take up gum or mints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Haven't read all the responses but women chewing gum remind me of old cows chewing their cuds. Just saying. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have no problem with gum/mints/whatever in church, as long as there is no smacking or bubble blowing. However, I have to admit that I found it really odd at a church we visited recently when the lead singer of the praise band was chomping away at her gum while she led worship. I would never say anything to her, and I just tried to ignore/not look at her and focus on worship, but it was very distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Passing the peace is when everyone shakes hands/hugs/whatever and says "peace be with you" or "peace of the Lord", before communion. The idea is that you are not supposed to take communion if there are hard feelings between you and someone else, so it is a chance to get on friendly terms with everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have no problem with gum/mints/whatever in church, as long as there is no smacking or bubble blowing. However, I have to admit that I found it really odd at a church we visited recently when the lead singer of the praise band was chomping away at her gum while she led worship. I would never say anything to her, and I just tried to ignore/not look at her and focus on worship, but it was very distracting. :iagree: smacking is a whole other story! :glare:And so is being on stage. Always spit out gum before going on stage... Last week at my niece's homeschool graduation one kid received his diploma while chomping like a cow :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I often chew gum in church during the sermon. It helps me to focus. I don't see a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingmydream Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 LOL Didn't read all of this but I remember growing up in church chewing gum was the thing to do. Everyone's moms always had gum or mints in their purses to give to the kids during service. It was like a special treat and always kept us quiet. I see nothing wrong with it unless you are blowing bubbles and smacking it all obnoxiously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 when i grew up we couldnt chew gum in church. Now? I dont know, i have had a mint, but never gum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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