"Following the crowd will get you nowhere."
Saw this on a churches marquee - a crowd of an organized religion/ Baptists.
What does it say about the organization itself if following the crowd will get you nowhere?
No, I am not an atheist, just thought it was a sort of an oxymoron.
Things that make you go Hhhhhmmmm........
2007-08-06 07:52:41 · 13 answers · asked by Karma of the Poodle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I understand what it means - I just wanted to know if you understand the oxymoron it is stating - organized religion.....following the crowd.....just doesn't seem something I would announce on a church marquee. I believe it sends a mixed message. What do you think
2007-08-06 08:38:32 · update #1
I agree with you on the Marque being a perfect oxymoron except there is a further twist. Christianity is a religion where flocks and pastors abound. Sheep are gathered in flocks and many times follow a Judas Goat to slaughter as the Pastor stands by counting his money. The only way they could have made it even more perfect oxymoron would be if they would have exchanged crowd with Flock.
2007-08-06 09:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, and I think it's really funny. By telling the masses not to 'follow the crowd' the are encouaging them to do exactly that.
But then I have a *huge* problem with organized religion.
2007-08-06 16:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Zimmia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what the marquee is trying to point out is that so many and especially young people are pulling away from God and religion. I get the message, to stay with God and your belief instead of pulling away with the crowd, but it does seem a bit of a muddled message.
2007-08-06 15:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by SillyMe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think what the statement is really trying to say is that religious organizations are not about following what other people do. Religion is a choice everyone has to make for his/herself. So just because someone is in an organization that doesn't imply he is following the crowd. Everyone in the organization made a decision for himself; they only function together because, perhaps, more could be done that way (community service, etc).
Maybe they're trying to say, our organization is great, but in the end you gotta think for yourself.
2007-08-06 15:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Booyah! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree, it does make you go hmmmmmmm. I mean, don't they want you to follow them and if many did follow them , wouldn't they be a crowd? Hmmmmmmm
A better saying would be, "Be the rock that changes the course of the river."
2007-08-06 16:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Deanna B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that if you're following the crowd you'll never get to do the things you want to do.Like Ben Franklin, he didn't find electricity by following the crowd.I guess this statement is just telling you to be yourself.
2007-08-06 15:26:09 · answer #6 · answered by Top Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed...at least I am the first answer...I don't believe in following the herd either...consider me the guy on the horse next to it.
2007-08-06 14:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by NY PTK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty funny that was outside of a church I believe it though...you shoudl follow yourself and your instincts
2007-08-06 15:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by laura_ann321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just shows how disconnected from the mainstream the churches feel these days.
2007-08-06 14:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may mean the minister wants to look at some funkier people in the pews...
2007-08-06 14:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by Lawrence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋