11.18.98

"If somebody loves you,
it's no good unless they love you,
All the way...."

There is a movement afoot, and it is called WWJD. (Oh, jeez, here he goes again, lambasting the Christians again.....)

The first time I heard it was in Boise last year, in one of those "dollar shops." It was on a something-thing, and I just didn't know that it meant. Of course, it means "What Would Jesus Do," and that is a noble thought. Be Christian by following the example of the big guy himself. I decided to throw in some old Sinatra lyrics for that extra touch o Bob.

The whole idea behind Christianity is that it is an all-inclusive package. You need not use intellect, and you definitely need not question the word, because, well, that just wouldn't be christian, would it? Following blindly does breed hypocrisy (Hey, my theory, okay? There's a nifty back button on your browser if you don't like what I have to say.) I say this because thinking persons are not bigoted, and they accept change as an inevitability of life. Those who are spoon fed pabulum (or in this case, dogma) can only think on one plane, and will not steer away from the fold. Lambs to the slaughter, I think. I also think that I cannot take this paragraph any farther. More lyrics, pleeze....

Through the good or lean years,
And for all those in-between years,
Come what may...."

So, what is it with the money thing? The Good Book says something to the effect that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Well, if we follow the WWJD example again, they are either breeding some mighty small camels these days or manufacturing some big ass needles. Case in point is "Pastor Art" of a local charismatic christian church downtown. Mokes for Jesus! Pastor Art bombs around town in a brand new Range Rover (Say $50K or so) and his wife has a nice "mommy car." Its a Mercedes Benz station wagon, which I guess qualifies as a mommy car. The question WWJD (What would Jesus Drive?) I think he'd have a nice 5 year old Buick. I think JC would drive an american made car. He doesn't seem the sort for european luxury vehicles.

"Taller than the tallest tree is,
That's how its got to be.
Deeper than the deep blue sea is,
That's how deep it goes if its real...."

Which brings us to what does a christian feel. What's his opinion of prostitutes? He likes 'em. Gays? Didn't say anything about them, so he must love me too. In fact, take a little look-see at the Sermon on the Mount. That's where that highly touted "Golden Rule" comes from. Treat all as you would like to be treated (okay, do unto others, blah, blah, blah.) Another bit of hypocrisy. If you are a christian as the guys on channel 28 would like you to be, then you have to dislike some people. Specifically, gays and prostitutes. You're probably not too fond of jews, but you tolerate some hindus as long as they are selling you a Slurpee. There's a nice word for that. Bigotry. WWJT? (What would Jesus Think?) "eh. Love 'em. Nuff said." We were all created in the image of God, the only difference being that some are more godlike than others. (and believe me, I did look into the face of God today....pitter-pat went my heart, among other things ;-)

Well, this is the end of my tirade. You guys just be nice to each other, okay? That's all that I ask. Believe it or not, that was my thought today, and baby, it was a loooong day.

"So if you let me love you,
It's for sure I'm gonna love you
All the way."