Why in Churches do older people always...?

Question

...rudly inform you that that is THEIR pue. Not very christian of them is it?

Answer 1

I've been going to church all my life, and I've never heard even an unkind remark from the seniors in my church. They are the sweetest people! What church do you go to?

Answer 2

No it is not and I know exactly what you are talking about. We should all just concentrate on how darn Blessed we are just to be there at all even if it's just crammed into the back with standing room only. Every time I go to Church and I see someone in my spot I just move to another. I think it is good to get to know other people who sit in different spots anyway. I know of one lady in my Church who just gets irate and does not have any qualms telling people about it too. It sure is embarrassing, kind of, to think that these strangers (a regular knows all about her) are going to think if this is what this Church does for these people, I am not interested in joining---

Answer 3

You will not see that in my church. We had revival this week and many of the members did not get to sit where they normally do. No one complained we just moved on. You do have to give older people a bit of leeway. They get set in their ways and do not want to change. Why not just be a nice person and let them have their seat? It does not hurt you. I mean I don't know why you would want to upset some 80 year old grandma.

Answer 4

People have a tendency to sit in the same place every time. (remember school?) Also change is very hard for some people. So..used to being in the same seat every week, they are used to it and when change is forced on them it make them uncomfortable. They probably don't even realize. They have sat in those seats so long that they think of them as theirs.

Answer 5

They've probably sat in that spot most of their lives, and would be uncomfortable anywhere else. They are old and set in their ways. Allow them this little indulgence and find somewhere else to sit.

For the record, I always arrive at the movie theater at least 30 minutes in advance so that I am sure to get "my seat." Yes, it's childish, but old habits die hard.

Answer 6

While I do not condone this activity, I do know that many older people sit in a certain pew because it was dedicated to a family member (ever notice the in memory of plaques on pews?).

Answer 7

As you get older you will understand. My friend and I were discussing getting older and how we are getting more set in our ways. He says that when he goes to have a cup of coffee at his favorite restaurant that he wants HIS booth. (we laughed). It is just something that happens to people as they get older, I know it does not make sense, but if Jesus does not come back before you get old, it will happen to you to. I never guessed it would ever happen to me. Just be respectful and kind, God will bless you for it.

Answer 8

Next time they do that, hand them a copy of the Bible open to the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican and ask them to read it.

Then walk to the back of the church & sit there.

Answer 9

Maybe you can lovingly and gently remind them of this the next time. Tell them to write their name on it and place on it a reserved sign next time. Besides, the church belongs to all and all are invited to attend and sit where they want.

Answer 10

Do you mean "pew"? I have not noticed this, and I attend several different churches.
No one has ever rudely told me that I am in their pew.

In some churches, though, there are pews dedicated to certain families.