So…let me get this straight. There is a God, who lives in the sky above us, is present in our lives at all times, and can hear each and every one of our prayers (from all seven billion of us) with us only THINKING them. Have I got that right? If so, I must admit that’s a pretty bad ass system, though I’ll grant you that most of the smart phone applications amaze me (you can take a picture of an intersection and your phone tells you the closest rib joint!?!?). With such an awesome, awe inspiring, aw-shucks-it’s-incredible system of direct communication in place, why is it so hard for it to work the other way? If God can take 7 billion requests at any time, why can’t he just “reply all” for any general announcements (you know, like his stance on gay marriage, war, his pick in the NCAA basketball tournament, should we or should we not eat shellfish, etc.)? Seems like a pretty simple act that would lead to a LOT less confusion, and could put to rest who’s god really is worth blowing yourself up over.
And as an aside, if he is going to use middlemen to communicate with his creation, can he not find some with a better grasp of the English language, and especially some who appreciate how low on the humor totem pole puns are? Reading that “Lent is more than just fuzz” on a roadside placard ain’t exactly getting me to save my soul.
