[jamaly]

They seem to think the minister is at their beck and call. For every little problem that might be solved on their own.

The same goes for the wife. Most congregations expect almost as much from the preacher's wife as from the preacher. She is assumed to be on most, if not all committees, sing in the choir, attend ALL church functions, bring a dish to every wake or to the home of ill parishioners. She must keep her house spotless, her children immaculate and well-behaved at all times while smiling adoringly at her sainted husband.

Hillary may think she was the first one to come up with "two for the price of one". Actually that has been a reality in most Protestant denominations for decades.

[OldFriend]

Thanks for that insight. No longer being a practicing religionista (is that a word? meaning I no longer attend synagogue) I did't realize that the minister's wife had so many obligations.

Doubtful anything will change, however. Other than with that particular congregation where the murder too place.