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If this church is ELCA, then, yes, they have kicked Jesus out long ago. In fact, if they are ELCA, then they actively or passively are anti-Christ. If not ELCA, then worship shouldn't be impeded by anyone not making a problem. Plenty of people come to church wearing jeans or argyle socks and striped shirts - no big deal. Lots of women wear all kinds of unflattering clothes and most people are carrying too much weight - big deal. Some folks could practice hygiene better and many don't know they have halitosis - big deal. The simple truth is that anyone who is intent on worship is not focused on, or distracted by, anyone else.

I'll say it once again in a little clearer fashion . . .

Anyone calling themselves Christian and going to a ‘Christian’ church shouldn't be pulled away from their worship by any individual that comes dressed in odd fashion, makes no commotion and participates quietly (all of which this fellow seems to have done). In fact, such a visitor should cause more than a little introspection in the heart of true believers - you know, the pharisee and sinner sort of thing.

My $0.02

So you would admit someone dressed as Freddy Kruger?

While if the fact are as presented (a huge assumption in this day and age) he was not there to cause trouble anyone who shows up to a church were they are unknown wearing a costume is going to put the ushers on high alert.

It sadly has become a common thing for people to come to church in costume and actively disrupt the service. They even call their group "ACT UP" if I remember correctly.

This is a LCMS church ( I did MY homework) that has the following posted on their website:

Following the tragic shootings at a congregation in Metro-East and in other parts of our nation, large churches were strongly encouraged to develop security plans and be vigilant. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri developed such a plan. On Sunday, October 31, that plan went into effect when a man entered our church in suspicious clothing capable of concealing items, made advances toward the sanctuary and indicated he had a message for the congregation. He also had a large stick in his hand. Our security plan went into effect in order to protect our members and ministers. It is unfortunate that churches must have such plans and be so vigilant. This is the reality of the world in which we live. The critical reporting of this event may cause churches to be less vigilant, and thus place large churches everywhere in jeopardy when they seek to defend their members and ministers. Jesus was not asked to leave our church. Jesus is with us and is always welcome at our church.