I was contemplating all of the weird things that religions have.
Catholics have nuns and priests.
Jews have various sects that dress and do things that I think are pretty strange. I actually had to go and read about the curls on the side of the head thing cause that has got to be the WORST hair style I have ever seen in MY LIFE. Sadly, they feel very strongly towards this, so I guess my urge to run by with a pair of scissors to do a lil snippy-do will have to not be.
The Muslims don’t wear shoes in their place of worship.
The Bahai’i faith has a whole month of fasting, but only when the sun is up. Incidentally, this month of fasting is done in the shortest month of the year.
There are just soooooo many RULES in so many religions and so many different sects between these religions and then even smaller sects in those sects.
My question has always been, WHY. Why do you do these things? Why do you believe this to be true?
Nuns and priests believe in giving their lives and committing it to their religion. I can’t even imagine. It just seems like a pointless existence to me.
The sect of Jews that wears the curls believe that you can’t cut your hair due to some Biblical teaching from way back that forbids the shaving of the corners of the head. I didn’t even know our heads had corners.
As for the Muslims not wearing shoes in church…well, I never wore my shoes in church, but I always got in trouble for it. Needless to say, upon attending my first (and only) Muslim wedding I was ecstatic to take off my shoes! I did have a hard time finding them after the service though. Apparently, black is a very common shoe color.
This is all to come around and say that we sure do make up a lot of shit for our religious beliefs. I would love to have met the first person that decided all of these things should be this way.
“Hey, you, grow curls down the side of your head because I read the other day from this ancient text something about not cutting your hair right there. DO IT! NOW! Or behold, ye shall be hell bound!”
I am thinking the no shoes thing was put in place by the first mosque janitor. He was all like, “DAMN these people got some nasty ass shit on their shoes. Fuck this!” Then he snuck in and re-wrote a little of the holy book; after all, this WAS before the time of the Oreck vacuum.
As for nuns and priests…well, you know what they say, “Abstinence makes the church grow fondlers”.
Ok, I am done offending for today.
17 comments:
I understand evolution .. I refuse to follow rules from a BOOK.
Good rant :)
Dawg - I understand the book, historically and spiritually speaking, but not the silly rules. I think we should start our own religion...what shall we call it?!?
OMG I love the quote about the fondlers! There are tooooooo many rules and regulations but they feel it's "sacrificing" (looks, foods, sex,---anything fun) for their Gods.
I say God knows your heart and if you're not hurting anyone intentionally, then it's all good.
Stealing is another thing. I want my t back. lol
Deb - LOL...glad you enjoyed! I laughed so hard the first time I heard that quote!
As far as I can tell, my God doesn't require that I torture myself for His acceptance...so that is what I am going to stick to!
As far as that T goes...you apparently did not read the rules conspicuously posted at house by the door you walked through:
Item#4: Any clothing left is this household will be throughly examined by finder for wearablity. If deemed wearable and fashionable, said clothing item has a damn good chance of never being returned. Besides, that is what you get for being naked in the house.
*stands up in chair for a rousing round of applause*
Not bad. I think you could have taken the time to insult Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs though.
Capt D - I will do some research and be sure to add them in next time! :) Ohhh fun! More people to offend! Wahoo!
THIS is why I love you so! THIS is why you're my soul sista in so many ways. THIS is why you rock da' house.
Incidentally, I had a random thought about starting my own religion this morning. I'll be doing a random post tomorrow where I mention it. I'll be sure to link to you when I do.
Jess, great blog. I just found you through Us and Them. We had a great time working with him on his 800th post contest. If you ever are interested in working with Eden Fantasys email me anytime. drewg@webmerchantsinc.com
not offending here. I agree it is a bunch of bullshit myself. If you drive through my shitty little town/city there are more churches than any other kind of service. AND they just keep building them freakin bigger than the next- I am soo tired of the stupid pissing contest with them. sorry my rant about this topic could continue but I will spare you.... lol
Thats me in the corner, thats me in the spotlight losing my religion. haha.
The best church sign ever had this to say - "when you take the devil for a ride, he often ends up driving"
amen to that.
Shane - for sure if I was to go to church I would not opt for one of the mega churches. From what I understand church is a place to get personally in touch with others that believe like you do and especially to be close to the person leading those in the church. As we have seen through the last few decades, those mega churches are breading grounds for financial falter and personal ills. (Jim Baker, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart)
Justin - what a most excellent song!!! Well, if the devil is driving then that means I at least get to sleep on some of the ride. Whew! Looking forward to drinking tonight and seeing DC!
That abstinence quote is fabulous!
I posted your award today... thanks for that!
Pamela - LOL glad you enjoyed and welcome for the award!
Holy roll. I think I peed a lil again.
I was born and bread in the Catholic church. ALL RITUALS. Nothing but rituals. I think it is all stupid, if you ask me. Did you?
I'm still searching for the church that embraces beer bonging party whores.
Oh and Jess, your answer to Drew G above "FUCK YES". I need some new vibes.
SS - if you find that church LET. ME. KNOW! And I have already contacted Drew. I was on that like white on rice.
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