Religion

Now, the Deacon goes to church about twice a year - Easter and Christmas Eve. May seem strange since the nickname is "Deacon," but he can guarantee that he thinks about God, gods, faith, and meditation more than for just an hour or so on Sunday mornings, and probably more than 90% of church goers.

He had a few problems with the Easter service he attended yesterday. First, and most glaring, was the use of a spoken word video during the service in which a person basically shouted a modern sermon at the congregation while the words flashed on screens. Now, the Deacon understands that religion as a whole is striving to maintain its existence, and tries new ways to generate new members, but, if you are a recognized older religion, you are recognized as such for a reason. Leave it to modern, new-age religions to use multi-media forms to blind their congregations - if new members are attending your church, they are there for a reason, they know what they're in for, and are seeking it.

The sermon itself spoke of the Greek way of romanticising death, and the Hebrew way of thinking of it as a terrible thing. We were told that the Hebrew's were 'RIGHT!" and then, listened as the minister went on to romanticize the crucifixion.

Now, this is nitpicking, and personal preference, but the Deacon was also displeased that the preacher was wearing a microphone. Churches are built with specific acoustics in mind, and attendees go to them to be overwhelmed by a power - if you can't mesmerize a congregation with the strength of your un-aided voice, find a new calling.