God, Damnit!

I have a feeling the title of this episode will be censored by iTunes. Which is sort of iRonic. Get it? Anyway, the title is certainly not to set out to offend anyone. Although, someone will no doubt get offended. If that is you, buck up buttercup, there are plenty of other things in this world that deserve your offense.

Over the years, I have been removed from several church services. Probably since I was a screaming infant giving my other Sunday morning fits at the church of my childhood home. So, how does one get kicked out of church? Simple. Do what Jesus did.

Start asking questions.

Apparently religious leaders don't like you doing this sort of thing in the middle of a sermon. "Disruptive" they'll say. Sure, it seems legit. But when they actually tell you to not come back, well... then I have to question the beliefs of said church. They would rather you engage in your religious discourse away from the flock so as not to disrupt anyone's thoughts. Read: money.

That is exactly what it is. A business. Show business.

Plus, music from Mark "Muleman" Massey.



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NEXT WEEK: Your heroes could be assholes. Plus music from The Starkillers.

Lord, Have Mercy... And Send In Your Checks

Televangelists are an interesting group of entertainers. I use that term because they are entertaining. Very much so, actually. When taken with a grain of salt, they make for some great late night television watching. And now, on the internet.

But, when you look at what makes these people tick, you realize rather quickly just how adept they are in the world of show business. Make no mistake, they are in the business of show, if you catch my meaning here.



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Sounds like I am in the wrong business. Then again, I do have a conscience despite what some people might think.

NEXT WEEK: Digging through the history of technology at a thrift store.

Stay tuned...