Church
Boy it's been to long since I've written a blog post. I need to write more.
But I have something of interest to say and go on about now.
Religion is stupid. And as a corollary, church is stupid. I mean you have to get up early, at least by 9, on a Sunday, bathe, put on clothes that will not embarrass the Great Overlord, and then drive to some distant building filled with lots of other people you barely know, all to learn about how to get Sky Cake or gain admission into the Eternal Happy Fun Barn or whatever. And don't get me started about the dogma and traditions. Needless to say we don't adhere to any of it beyond, be nice to others and ooh [flapping my hands excitedly] Christmas!
Unfortunately, I think we will have to join a "church." Why? I'm not sure you noticed by I have two kids and the older one goes to school. And get this, she has managed to make friends despite being hobbled by having my and Jeff's genetic ... ummm ... proclivities. And these friends are "normal" that is to say, wonderfully nice, fun and willing to share the good news of Jesus Christ. She has seen prayer and heard others go on about church. And then she comes home and asks me questions like, "Is there a God?" and "Who is Jesus?" All while I'm trying to do something really important like drive or rescue the universe from the Collector Threat. I have found myself struggling to answer such questions in a way that satisfies me. I mean I said, look there might be God, I don't know, and Jesus was this guy who got crucified and lots of people worship him as God. But there is so much more to it. Not to mention by not going to church I am denying them guaranteed socializing and indoctrination. If I don't provide them with a religious framework now, someone else will certainly and happily offer it to them down the road. And that someone will no doubt be some cute boy, and the next thing you know is your daughter is part of the quiverfull movement and dressing your grandkids in prairie dresses. And according to my math there is like a 90% chance that will happen. Since I don't want that happening (I think) I get to pick a religion and church.
To be continued ...
But I have something of interest to say and go on about now.
Religion is stupid. And as a corollary, church is stupid. I mean you have to get up early, at least by 9, on a Sunday, bathe, put on clothes that will not embarrass the Great Overlord, and then drive to some distant building filled with lots of other people you barely know, all to learn about how to get Sky Cake or gain admission into the Eternal Happy Fun Barn or whatever. And don't get me started about the dogma and traditions. Needless to say we don't adhere to any of it beyond, be nice to others and ooh [flapping my hands excitedly] Christmas!
Unfortunately, I think we will have to join a "church." Why? I'm not sure you noticed by I have two kids and the older one goes to school. And get this, she has managed to make friends despite being hobbled by having my and Jeff's genetic ... ummm ... proclivities. And these friends are "normal" that is to say, wonderfully nice, fun and willing to share the good news of Jesus Christ. She has seen prayer and heard others go on about church. And then she comes home and asks me questions like, "Is there a God?" and "Who is Jesus?" All while I'm trying to do something really important like drive or rescue the universe from the Collector Threat. I have found myself struggling to answer such questions in a way that satisfies me. I mean I said, look there might be God, I don't know, and Jesus was this guy who got crucified and lots of people worship him as God. But there is so much more to it. Not to mention by not going to church I am denying them guaranteed socializing and indoctrination. If I don't provide them with a religious framework now, someone else will certainly and happily offer it to them down the road. And that someone will no doubt be some cute boy, and the next thing you know is your daughter is part of the quiverfull movement and dressing your grandkids in prairie dresses. And according to my math there is like a 90% chance that will happen. Since I don't want that happening (I think) I get to pick a religion and church.
To be continued ...