Went to a funeral yesterday - Lutheran

by Jim_TX 2 Replies latest jw experiences

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  Jim_TX

  My mother-in-law had a death in the family... a sister-in-law. She wanted to go to the gravesite services - so I got to play chauffeur.

  We got there, she got re-acquainted with the relatives, and the preacher showed up - with his wife.

  He gave the services - which only lasted about 10 to 15 minutes. I guess in a way... it was very similar in content - to a JW funeral... not much about the person... and a lot of emphasis on Jesus - giving his life - so that we may be resurrected (not sure if that was an earthly - or heavenly resurrection... I kinda got the impression it was earthly)

  What was really weird though... but it seemed 'normal' to the Lutherans there... was the chanting. Well... not real chanting... just that he would recite some words, and those Lutherans in the audience - would repeat verbatim - along with him. Kinda odd... but I guess they're allowed. (I used to be a JW... they're odd, too.)

  I just had never been to a Lutheran - anything - and wanted to see what it was about. Now I know.

  And for those that don't know me... NO - I'm not looking for a religion to join. I just don't 'fear' going to other religion services or functions - like I used to - as a JW. I find it interesting - and educational - to see what other religions do and say.

  Regards,

  Jim TX
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  wobble

  Good on yer Jim,

  I went to a Dub funeral this morning! One of my old mates from my teenage years,fellow partner in crime,including smoking on the quiet,has lost his Mother.

  She was a Dub for over sixty years and much loved by her family and congo.

  To give credit where it is due,the Bro giving the talk did talk a lot about her,how she was loved by all including her Neighbours,he gave them credit too for caring for her,of course there was a bit of infommercial,but not too much.

  The only sad thing was that my old friend said I was only one of two people to go visit him in the two weeks since she died. So much for looking after orphans,he might be fifty-seven but he is an orphan now.

  Love

  Wobble
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  Snoozy

  Jim your post just rang a bell with me. I recently went to a CATHOLIC funeral (Memorial) in a big fancy Catholic church..

  They did the same thing...after the priest quoted scripture or made a comment they all said things in unison..funny I didn't realize that was what it was till you mentioned it. Sounded just like chanting...

  I was just so surprised at a lot of things they did.

  One thing they did do thought was talk a lot about the man that had died. He was very active in the church and community and family members and friends got up to give their memories of the deceased...

  Snoozy..who wonders about other religions now..