Childish, because it was from a supposedly "pastor". Janet Mefferd called her "pastrix" in a scoffing tone, since Mefferd is likely of the Southern Baptist.
"I give God 10%, why do you get 18%". Perhaps the pastor was drunk? Otherwise, I can easily take her on:
Because God thinks you are too cheap!
Why do you only give God 10%?
Why do you bother giving God 10%?
You give God 10%, why do you keep 90%?
As for the Applebee's president, Mr. Archer, interesting excuse he brought. Was it the customer's privacy being violated or company's policy? It would be immoral to just blame it on the policy. As for privacy, I supposed disdain could be done as long as it is kept private? I cannot imagine what domestic problem Mr. Archer would have at home.
I neither support nor oppose the waitress' action. Because there are other response could be done to that customer.
Christianity Today has an article in response. Fairly well written. After reading the comments, I believe a cross culture examination should have been included in the article.