The Gay Uncle is spending the Holidays with his boyfriend Tal’s family, and is (as usual) learning a great deal about how the Christians indoctrinate their young. Apparently, his oldest niece Violet is undergoing religious training at the church near her house in North Carolina. In order to help accomplish this, her mother and step-father have purchased her an illustrated book of Bible stories, which she reads from, or is read-aloud from, some evenings. Showing an interest in her own moral upbringing, she recently requested that her mom read her one of these fables before bed. “Can you please tell me the one about that guy? The one with the blood, and the pricker bush hat, and all the nails in his hands?” Her mother squinted her eyes, disappointed with her obvious failure. “You mean JESUS? The story of JESUS!?!” The girl nodded. “Yeah. Whatever.”
In Violet’s honor, Gunc would like to wish all his Christian brothers and sisters a Merry Xmas, and a very happy 2009th birthday to “That Guy”.
Brett, I don’t make fun of what you believe. I actually fight for everyone’s right to believe whatever they want. Please don’t make Jesus on the cross a balloon figure. Happy Holidays and enjoy the gathering of family stories:)
Teresa-
I don’t mean to make fun of your beliefs. I actually thought that a sweet balloon Jesus (an image I found on the internet) was much nicer than a big bloody one. Have a wonderful holiday!
Love,
Uncle Brett
Thanks for answering. In that perspective I totally agree. The big bloody ones give me the creeps.
Happy Holidays.
Teresa