Did the congregation over-react?

QuickSilver said:
Cross shaped cakes are very popular for Christenings of babies... with "God Bless Timmy" or whatever the baby's name is. I had them for my two sons' Christening.
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That may be. Ive seen several babies baptized over the years in church, but never been to any after church celebrations I guess. And my nephews didn't have one after church. I imagine there are others like me who have not seen any cross cakes. But again, I would not be offended or pass on a piece if offered. My belly loves cake.
 

They definitely overreacted, IMHO, and yes, I agree with those who advise that maybe it is time to find a nicer church. Those folks seem awfully judgmental for a bunch of folks who were advised to "judge not...."
 
Some have told me that since Jesus died on a cross, it is inappropriate to have a cross represented at a celebration. It would be like sending a gun-shaped cake to a family's wake if a loved one had been killed by a shooting.

And for Marty's comment - I've been to several churches in the past few years, so I don't remember which I had commented on before.
 
I see nothing wrong with it, but then again, I've never been to a church function where a cake like this was at. Personally, I wouldn't blame the people of the church for the way they felt about it. As I've come to find out in this forum, a lot of us have different ideas/feelings about different things. Telling you why they didn't eat any of the cake wasn't nasty, just being truthful. A lot of folks think that telling others the truth/their feelings about something is being nasty towards them..........I just don't see it that way, but, then again, I guess it just depends on what's being talked about.
 
Just before Dr. Ben Carson spoke at a prayer breakfast in Washington, a political operative came up to and said, "Of course you can talk about anything you like, but just be sure not to mention Jesus."
 
In my experience most congregations carry some historical cultural baggage that is hard to overcome. The big no no in ours for many years was running a raffle as a fundraiser (gambling) but if the tickets said 'Guessing Competition' it was OK. Gradually we have dropped the pretence but every so often someone expresses concern when we raffle something at our Market Day.

The other hang up we have is about alcohol. Many congregants enjoy wine and beer privately but it is not permitted on church premises. Even the communion 'wine' is unfermented grape juice.

I have a personal hang up about religious jewellery, particularly the very expensive kind, but that is just me. Jewel encrusted crosses seem to me to be antithetical to the message of Jesus and remind me of the parable of the rich young ruler.

I wouldn't worry about the reaction to the cross shaped cake. At least they didn't insist that it be taken off the table.
 
debodun said:
Some have told me that since Jesus died on a cross, it is inappropriate to have a cross represented at a celebration. It would be like sending a gun-shaped cake to a family's wake if a loved one had been killed by a shooting.

And for Marty's comment - I've been to several churches in the past few years, so I don't remember which I had commented on before.
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If the cake is inappropriate, then why is it OK to wear cross jewelry? Or have a cross on the top of the church? You wouldn't want a gun on top of the funeral home for a shooting victim, either. Some people are just way too picky. You tried to make a nice cake for the occasion and no one appreciated it. I wouldn't make another cake next time.
 
Guess what - they are not having an Easter brunch this year. Some people told the pastor it caused too many problems (whatever that means). No problem for me - I can stop agonizing about what to bring.
 
I have never seen a cross shaped cake either. I think I do understand why some of the congregation felt this way though, that it was somehow wrong, for an Easter lunch.Everyone is different, you didn't mean to offend anyone, and there is no harm done Deb, so just chalk it up to experience.:)
 

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