RAMADAN
RAMADAN is spelled RAMADA INN.
Conveniently located across the road from a FALAFEL HOUSE.
Everyone should smile at this little play on words.
Every bad example of an extremist should threaten to behead me.
Don't be too quick to point a finger if you have a different faith.
There are many Jesus jokes, Church chuckles and snide Synagogue snickers.
A Rabbi, a Priest and a Preacher walk into a bar.
This all seems to be allowed ... Now.
There was a time, not too long ago, when some comment like that would have you handed over for some Reverential reprogramming.
A little time on the Rack, no snacks, just some snaps of bones and dislocation of joints. Perhaps a few grilled steaks after burning those joking heretics at the stake. Fun for all.
The Dark Ages were dark because no juicy Jesuit jokes were told or even imagined. No one ever wanted to hang out at the Inquisition.
"Hey, let's go down to the dungeon and see who's being disemboweled for Fun".
I won't pretend to understand a God or a god who says kill people who are irreverent. Be it men, women and children in Jewish communities, killed or held hostage by people born a few miles apart, a little over a year ago. Or men, women and children and their livestock killed by a Jewish King and his army, (1st Samuel chapter 15) 2500 years ago.
I believe scripture, but I don't understand it all.
I know God can defend Himself. He doesn't need me or you for that.
Have you ever seen a picture of a duck billed platypus? Have you ever seen my picture? God with a big G has a sense of humor. You can't make things that look this silly without a tremendous propensity for laughter.
The sermon on the mount wasn't open mic night, but it had some comedic moments.
" Don't worry about the sawdust in your neighbor's eye, when you've got a two by four in yours".
You've got to admit, that's a funny word picture.
Just for giggles , Jesus stops a funeral procession to get the boy up and send him home with his mom.
"You thought Jimmy was dead? Gotcha!"
Everyone was laughing but the undertaker.
Did you know God thought of making a donkey talk way before Eddie Murphy played donkey on Shrek?
I'm glad the month of Ramadan is coming up for those who follow the Prophet.
I hope denied flesh produces stronger spirits.
I hope you laugh and are happy.
If by chance you are a part of that small minority that thinks they have to hurt or kill someone for your faith, be you Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist or any other,the jokes on you.
And nobody's laughing.