Just Ask Georgia: 11/13/2024

Georgia, I have a question,

Last Sunday, I saw something at church that really unsettled me. A woman, probably in her 40s, walked in covered in tattoos and numerous piercings. She looked homeless, her clothes were fairly ratty, and she didn’t smell the best. For me, the church has always been a place to put your best foot forward, a place of modesty and reverence, and I couldn’t help but feel like she could have tried harder when visiting such a sacred space.

After the service, I decided to approach her. I tried to be polite, but I told her that her look wasn’t appropriate for church and that...