I go to a church which draws most of its membership from the irritating mido crass. Of late there seems to be a competetition on who has the latest i-pad, tablet or phone. Forget that the bible reading is beamed through a projector to the numerous screens in the church, a good number use the execuse to remove their gadgets; from the latest i-pads to those wanna-be chinese made android tablets and even the ideos phones.

And then when the choir is singing, these narcissists get an opportunity to show their gadgets to everyone pretending to take photos or video clips. You should see them, some even taking a vantage position on the aisle ostensibly to take a video clip of the choir.

What happened to carrying the good old bible while going to church?

Last sunday i sat next to an old man and one of those show-offs was infront of us. The old man's micheveous smile seemed to say; "i do not know what that thing is but am sure i can buy a 1,000 of them".

Did i mention am posting this from my i-pad, which i leave in the car together with my galaxy note.

In am with you on this. Whether they do it to show off or not, it certainly distracts others.

And why the need to record while the entire service is recorded and offered on DVDs?

I hate the habit too. The churh elders or pastors should condem the act and stop anyone from doing that.
I think it should be allowed during weddings and funerals only.

Church has changed so much, I usually feel so uncomfortable when I am in one. The congregation no longer respect that they are in the presence of God.

Did I mention that this adds absolutely no value to the post?