MsStar39 posted less than a minute ago | views: 1 | Tags: lifex
 I hate going to funerals unless it is a family member or close friend,. I am a Baptist but the term “buzzard Baptist” is new to me.  It is someone who identifies as a member of the Baptist faith, but only attends funerals not regular religious services

. Some members of many other religious denominations could also be considered “buzzards,” but Baptists are particularly famous for it.

A typical buzzard Baptist chooses only to attend funerals to mark the passing of community members.

Funerals are an important part of their life. Funerals  tend to draw out more members of the community, allowing people to connect with each other, discuss community issues, and catch up on missed news and events. For a buzzard Baptist, being present at a funeral may also be a mark of respect to the deceased.

The term is also sometimes used to describe people who only show up at church events which are likely to include food, a reference to the food-seeking habits of the buzzard. This type of buzzard Baptist may be reluctant to provide or cook food for church events, but takes delight in eating it, and may also take these events as a chance to meet up with other people in the community.

I think that the buzzard Baptist is just a very lonely person,

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