What I heard immediately following this episode was that all Samaritans were prohibited from doing any further good works until the Disciples and Apostles gathered to create a document under which any good Samaritan could perform acts of mercy and until the Apostles had gathered to determine whether Samaritans were worthy of doing good works, within thecontext of a new and improvement covenant of coursee
Very funny indeed, and it does demonstrate the dangers of conversational sermons. And children's sermons where they might say anything at any moment. All of which is good for clergy who think they are in control.
hilarious! thank you. boy, I needed that.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh thank you Mimi!
ReplyDeleteWhat I heard immediately following this episode was that all Samaritans were prohibited from doing any further good works until the Disciples and Apostles gathered to create a document under which any good Samaritan could perform acts of mercy and until the Apostles had gathered to determine whether Samaritans were worthy of doing good works, within thecontext of a new and improvement covenant of coursee
ReplyDeleteSo, what do you have against Samaritans? I mean, the very fact that you're posting this means that Samaritans are an issue for you.
ReplyDeleteAre there any Samaritans left anywhere?
I make no claims to be PC. In fact, this is a PC-free zone (within limits!).
ReplyDeleteThis is why pastors and priests give sermons in a context where no one can talk back.
ReplyDeleteWe've learned, you see....
Rmj, so then, you'd rather not have a conversational sermon.
ReplyDeleteThat was brilliant! I saw that Ann had it but did not have time to click in!
ReplyDeleteVery funny indeed, and it does demonstrate the dangers of conversational sermons. And children's sermons where they might say anything at any moment. All of which is good for clergy who think they are in control.
ReplyDeleteGod bless him, my rector does a brief children's sermon every Sunday.
ReplyDelete"Some of my best friends are Samaaritans!" LMAO!!!
ReplyDeleteFWIW
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Some of my best friends are named Jim - believe it or not.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so rich. Just wonderful. I upset the dog when I shrieked with laughter at the end!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, isn't it, Ellie.
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