The Man Bag Controversy Continues

I’ve tried to drop this controversy because these man bag carrying pastors are my friends.  I don’t want to heap condemnation on them.  But, at some point, you have to draw a line in the sand and say enough is enough.  Popeye says, "I’ve had alls I can stand and I can’t stands no more."  Chris, Tony, Tadd, and Gary, the spinach can is in my hand.  Apparently, Rev Scottie and Dave agree with my perspective as well.

In justifying the stylish, over the shoulder accessories, Tony shares Scripture showing that Jesus told the disciples to "carry a money bag and a traveling bag."  Tony, the disciples wore dresses too!  What’s next for you guys, "The Fabulous Four"?  A fanny pack and penny loafers?

Chris, that’s cool that you guys get to wear a bag called the "Hip Hopster" or some such thing and be considered, dope, fly, funky, or fresh by confused 9th graders.  But, here the kids carry transparent backpacks to make sure no guns are sneaking into the schools.  I think here you might get roughed up wearing your pin stripe shorts, a polo with a flipped up collar, and your stylish purse.  At least you can soak in Bath and Body Works bath salts after you are beaten by "the gooch."

Regardless, I will say that you guys are pretty decent guys.  If you want to carry your purses, I can handle it.  I’m mature in my faith.  I will chalk this up to a stumbling block issue and continue to carry my drab black computer "brief case."  Who cares if it digs into my shoulder?  Are those purses you guys carry that much more comfortable?  Let me know via email.  We’ll keep that discussion off the blog.