Just Say What You Mean
I heard about a group of folks who meet weekly to make candles. The group has existed for over a hundred years, passing down chandlery techniques from generation to generation. When circumstances call for candles the congregation appoints a committee to select a reputable manufacturer from which to buy them. There is a good reason […]
The Bible Never Condones Injustice
The Bible is often criticized for its supposed pro-slavery stance. People who know almost nothing about the Bible claim it fully supports slavery, oppression, subjugation, and cruelty. Their so-called biblical expertise comes from a few scriptures, ripped out of context, that they’ve seen in cartoons on social media. I’m not writing for those people because […]
Benefits of Membership
Just a quick note to remind you that there’s not much use in being in a clique if you don’t experience favoritism. Why bother joining an exclusive group that never behaves like entitled elitists? The whole point of a clique is excluding some people! We’ve got an exclusive group on Telegram where we talk theology, […]
Hey Visitors, Hush!
Saw this recently: “Hey pastor, if you have a visitor in your church, maybe don’t make jokes about Democrats or say insulting things about your wife from the pulpit.”Hey pal, if you’re a visitor at church, maybe don’t share your opinions about jokes, wives, or anything else. Maybe just be quiet.Until you’ve spent some time […]
If Trump Embarrasses You
So, you’re embarrassed by Donald Trump’s behavior. You think he’s a bully and rude and unkind and horrible. You want everybody to know that this President (and everyone associated with him) doesn’t represent you! I’m embarrassed too. I wasn’t going to mention it because I figured you had more important things to think about. I […]
Those Are Not My People
I was shocked when I heard the name of the film that won Best Picture at the Oscars because I didn’t know the Oscars were still a thing. “Anora won Best Picture??! Those awards are still being given out??!!!” Anora, this year’s Best Picture, is a film about what used to be called a prostitute […]
Who Made Self Made This Self Made Man
Orson Wells was talking about Burt Reynolds when he said “…[Reynolds] already is a crowd pleaser one of the biggest and he earned his way not through a couple of lucky movies but over a long long period of time. He didn’t get here yesterday. He’s in the highest and best sense of that word […]
Clique Members Only
The Comedy Sojourn is undergoing a few changes and you’re officially the first to know (after me). This blog post is both an announcement and a test to see if I’ve configured my mailing system properly. My blog has been free for a long time. I’ve been publishing my humorous takes on religion and culture […]
How Does God Tell You When You’re Wrong?
Whenever someone tells me they heard a message from The Lord, I can’t help wondering how they know God was speaking. I’m never confident enough in my convictions to claim they come directly from the creator of time, space, and matter.“John, you jerk! God speaks to us through the Bible! Align your opinions with the […]
Yes. Love Your Family First.
“There is a Christian concept that you love your family and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens, and then after that, prioritize the rest of the world.” If you don’t understand why this statement is completely outrageous and goes against the teachings of […]
