Kiss It!
May 18th, 2006 11
You may have seen these guys Kissing Hank’s Ass. If not, have a watch, it’s funny and well written (although, it does contain swearing, so if you don’t like that sort of thing, don’t watch).
The story is written by the Rev J Huber an atheist with some pretty definite views on the whole idea of God. Reading his FAQs you get the idea that this guy is not only very opinionated but also fiercley intelligent. So why then am I raving on about a video that obviously mocks what I believe?
I’m writing about it because it matches exactly the attitude I had to the whole religious thing before I became a Christian. I can relate to the frustration that people feel that someone might believe in this God that doesn’t make sense, He doesn’t add up, and yet people still follow Him.
I’m also writing about it because I think it’s the impression that many people have of Christians today. We’re the guys that stand on the street corner shouting the odds, prophesying hell fire and damnation. And it’s true, some of us are. But I also think there are many more Christians that are out there, helping people, putting themselves in difficult and dangerous situations because they’ve dedicated their lives to making peace and following the ideals of Jesus.
So yeah, the bible is important, and it is confusing, but the message of the new testament remains the same. Have a look at Matthew 5, it pretty much sums up the whole idea for me.
11 Comments (+0 in the moderation queue).
#1 On May 19th, 2006 at 12:02 am Paul said...
… and what a great ending (I’m a stickler for stuff like that)!
So before you were asking what we wanted you to write about, and I said a little less of the religion stuff… let me adjust my words a little. I think this post is an excellent example of how you can speak about your beliefs, and also entertain us non-belivers at the same time.
Now of course I’m not saying ‘everytime you talk about the big G, please put up some eye-candy for the rest of us’, but what I am saying is, this is a great little post in this subject, and if you can publish more in a similar vein, all the better. In any case, keep it up, your doing a great service to your religion
#2 On May 19th, 2006 at 8:21 am Jon said...
Thanks Paul, it’s nice to know the stuff I write is appreciated. Don’t worry, it wont always be “big G” stuff, but obviously there is more of this to come… (boop).
#3 On May 19th, 2006 at 8:38 pm Starberri said...
Jon you rock as always.
And thanks for including that link I sent you in your list
#4 On May 20th, 2006 at 4:40 am Vic said...
The bible is good to read. Then you will find great treaures as you dig time to time on it. Be sure to find the roots and not only the leaves.
#5 On May 22nd, 2006 at 10:03 am Jon said...
Starberri No problem, always good to read your comments.
Vic Yes, very true. But I think it’s sometimes all too easy to get caught up in nice little sayings like “Be sure to find the roots and not only the leaves” which sounds very good, but what does it actually mean? I guess by this your mean… don’t just read the obvious bits, the Gospels and Acts books, but also get stuck into the other bits that are perhaps not as easy to digest. This is how you grow, read the word and reflect on it. Find meaning in it that relates to you and your circumstances. Thanks Vic!
#6 On May 22nd, 2006 at 11:25 am Paul said...
Hmmm…. perhaps a good summary of religion: “I guess by this you mean…”
#7 On May 22nd, 2006 at 1:41 pm Jon said...
Erm, yeah, I guess it would be a good summary of religion. But also a good summary of everything else anyone could possibly have an opinion on?
#8 On May 22nd, 2006 at 3:06 pm Paul said...
I guess by that you mean… shut up Paul, and stop stirring it up, right?
#9 On May 22nd, 2006 at 3:18 pm ktsellwood said...
boop!
#10 On May 23rd, 2006 at 8:15 am Jon said...
Paul No! Never stop stirring up, I think you’ve become as an essential part of this blog as me. And what I mean by that is… Keep up the good work buddy!
miss sellwood Wa… What was that?
#11 On May 23rd, 2006 at 1:56 pm Sellwood said...
i dont know jon what was that?