They didn t tear down their churches because there, together, they d shared those experiences that bring something out in each of us. Something that is beyond just our own individual wants, needs or abilities and plugged them into something divine beyond themselves that connected them with the people in their community. It was theirs. I think communities are a little bit like old rag rugs. In Indiana, one of our trades in the past, and bless it is today, is to weave those hand-made rugs out of all kinds of fabric.
Some people think they are just old rugs on the floor.
But, look at them closely. They are made out of clothes, curtains, slipcovers and table clothes. Pieces of fabric that didn t serve in the same way they used to. The dress didn t fit or was out of style. The table cloth was coffee-stained.