Part-Time Jehovah


Last night in New York City, as Lina walked our usual 2,000 steps (traversing Manhattan is somewhat more interesting than Lancaster), we passed this J.W. house of worship.

It was in lock-down. It looked like a bunker.  Since it wasn't Saturday, I suppose it made sense that it was shuttered. But, what does it say about a house of worship that isn't open in a world class city that never sleeps? Theologically, such non-accessibility communicates a reality that we serve an inaccessible part-time God. J.W. have some serious errant teaching. So, the locks and gates convey a God who may be involved or disengaged.  

Yet, plenty of Christian churches are practically deserted during the week also. I just don't get why we invest so much money in a property that lays dormant for 95% of the calendar. It really seems like an unwise fiduciary principal. Sort of like having a pick-up truck so that one can haul something once a month. Otherwise, it is impractical. Rent! Don't even get me started about S.U.V.'s that more often than not are driven by entitled road princesses whose egos need the extra space.

Better and wiser to own or lease a location for the time of the official "worship." Otherwise, have a small office with a conference room. Better yet, meet in houses and save the money. Not to store bricks. Instead serve people. Can I get a witness?      

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