By David Ryser
My
karma ran over my dogma. (Another of
my all-time favorite bumper stickers)
I am sitting at my desk looking at
an article about a man in Vermont
who designed, and built, a church for dogs.
I am not kidding! This church
building features a steeple, stained glass windows, and pews for the furry
flock. There is a sign at the entrance
to the church that reads: “Welcome, all
creeds, all breeds. No dogmas allowed.” I don’t quite know how to feel about all of
this. I’m told that all dogs go to heaven,
but this is ridiculous. Clever, but
ridiculous.
Personally, I think the whole thing
is a load of Shih Tzu.
And the church even gets visitors,
many of whom are people who have lost a pet and seek comfort at the dog church.
I suppose it makes sense, in a
way. For me, attending a traditional
church service in a conventional church building is for the birds. It seems this church has gone to the dogs.
Actually, the whole traditional
church scene reminds me of a book I read once.
Now, what was the name of that book?
Oh, I remember!
Animal
Farm.
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I also saw a recent news report about a church that has services for the people and their dogs. Everyone seemed to like it. Even the dogs howled along to the music. It certainly seems a little off message to me. Our focus should be on the Lord not the newest or latest gimmick to make people happy.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts. The make me laugh every time. Thanks!
Lets hope, David, that some Pastor doesn't think of starting a church for 'sheep', eh?
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