The Jack-o-lantern/Christianity Connection or Why I’m a Unitarian
Bloggers Note: This inspirational tidbit appeared in the recent issue of my YMCA Newsletter.
“Being a Christian is Like Being a Pumpkin”
“God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff–including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.”
I’m inspired! So much so that I’ve created my own holiday-themed Christianity analogy (or is it an extended metaphor?):
“Being a Christian is like Being a Turkey”
“God finds you in your frozen state. He selects you from among the other frozen carcasses and brings you home to fulfill your purpose. He thaws you. He washes you clean and removes your smelly unusable pieces. He stuffs you with the bread of life, and slowly, he warms you, checking on you often and flavoring you with your own purified juices. When he is done, you are a lovely and golden source of nourishment for your family.”
Stay tuned for the Christmas edition–being a Christian is like being… a stocking? a wreath? a fruitcake?
