OT - M Jersey in a church?
Disclaimer - this is not a religious post. I need some super-serious advice.
So - I always wear one of my M jerseys all day on game days, no matter what. Depending on what plans are before or after the game, this can get dicey. Tomorrow is one of those times.
My fiancee has scheduled a meeting with our priest tomorrow morning to discuss our wedding (which is 11 months away, mind you) at 10:30 tomorrow morning (game is at 12:30 for me). Is it poor form to wear my Cam Gordon jersey to a meeting with a priest, in a church? And don't say "ask her" because I know that answer already. Thanks for the help.
Also - the priest was born in Ireland, so if he's an American football fan, he's probably a Domer. This makes me want to wear it more.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:36 PM ^
The priest should know the real you. Wear the jersey.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 PM ^
Agree with this.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:49 PM ^
If you have to ask, you know you probably shouldn't.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:54 PM ^
I just graduated from seminary, I should know. Wear it.
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^
What seminary? Just curious... no agenda to the ?
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:00 PM ^
I don't think it's a big deal.
I'm in divinity school and have worked in churches before on staff (though I'm not ordained) however I'm also Protestant and probably theologically liberal in the grand scheme of things, so, take that for what it's worth.
However most clergy I've talked to, both Protestant and Catholic, are more laid back then most people think and really wouldn't care about a jersey in a meeting.
My opinion is it'd be poor taste to wear it to mass or some other service of worship, but going to see the priest, no big deal.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:31 PM ^
Even if God existed he wouldn't give a shit.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 PM ^
The priest? If it's a formal occassion, wear something formal, if informal, wear your jersey. God? God isn't going to be concerned with what you wear as long as you are there in truth and love. Your girl? You know her better than we do...
Good luck and Go Blue!
September 4th, 2010 at 7:43 AM ^
Ok, I'm a pastor. Nothing surprises me any more, and the priest won't care what you wear, so wear the jersey if that's what you want to do. This is a meeting, not your wedding day. Your fiance probably will roll her eyes, but she might as well know now who you are.
Also, LA is a bit more laid back than the East Coast.
Having said that, how old are you? If you want to wear something Michigan, a polo is always appropriate, and reflects well on you and UM. It's more a matter of propriety. Here's a link to some polos at M-Den. Any of these would do. http://www.mden.com/shopping/index.cgi?1062985743251780?1036?1, I'd save the jersey for watching the game with friends, or going to the game.
As for the priest, or a pastor, umm, what we care about is your soul, not the clothes you wear. Jesus himself criticizes religious types who are concerned about surface issues like wearing loud jerseys and jorts. What people think of you is less important than who you are and what you believe. I'll choose someone dressed tackily with a good heart who is right with God any day over someone dressed conservatively and appropriately who is a scuzball inside.
Lastly, a bit of pre-marital advice. Choose your battles well, learn to compromise, and ask the question, "is this a hill I want to die on?" Make your fiance (and eventually, wife) happy on things that don't matter that much to you, and she'll probably be more inclined to cut you slack on things that do matter.