Clergy

Last night, just before dark, my wife and I saw someone we know.  This person was about twenty-five yards away and the evening was changing from dusk to dark.  The person was wearing what might be described as a minister's shirt.  You know the kind, black with the type of collar that would allow the insertion of a white priests or clergy collar.  Now I have to admit that I do not know this person well.  I have no idea what they do for an occupation.  He could be a member of the clergy, a hit man, or anything in between.  What got to me is my wife's comment.

My wife commented that if this person were clergy, that would explain his usual sour disposition.  This piqued my interest because I myself am a member of the clergy.  Is the general opinion that people who are professional members of the priesthood or clergy always sour and disagreeable.  I mean this statement came from my wife who has been married to one for many years.

I have to admit that my own view would probably be that many of them are indeed, sour faced and disagreeable.  I don't like talking to other ministers because I hate always feeling as if I have to be very careful of what I say in case they become offended, or worse, feel the need to correct my errant beliefs.

What does that say about the state of religion?  What does it say about the people who are, supposedly, there to help us on our faith journeys?