Christian Delight

I had the pleasure of working a Christian Seminar. There was bands singing about... well I am sure you can probably guess. Old men talking about... well I am sure you know who. And little raging hormone adolescent teens soaking it all up. I think I heard the word "Jesus" more than the word "dude" in the Big Labowski in a five minute period. The love their Jesus, and I say "Whatever floats your boat."

However, I have come to the conclusion that Jesus gave up carpentry a long time ago because it wasn't paying the bills.

In the religious system, adolescent teens are considered especially impressionable. In Dallas, Texas the dedicated Birddogger investigates this concert as a member of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. This is his story. (dum, dum)

The cheapest ticket available to attend the concert was $50. The building held roughly 9,000 people. 50 x 9,000 = $450,000

Did I mention this is a christian gathering? Religion = Tax Exempt

Plus there were items galore to help these teens get their Jesus fix. T-shirts at $20, Hoodies at $40, CD's and books at$15. The man knows what he is doing.

Of course, there are cost to hold the event. The venue itself couldn't cost more than $100 thousand for the weekend, so even if that is the case, that still leaves a hefty profit. But get this....

The stage crew are interns that pay the event to help. And the rest of their staff, all volunteers.

I almost forgot to mention, they took up an offering during the concert. TWICE! Uncle Sam should get tips from Jesus. That Mexican knows what he is doing.

I guess it just goes back to simple economics of supply and demand. I am not really sure what is actually being supplied, but there is plenty of demand.

Although I probably offended every Jesus sandal wearing person who reads this, believe me that is not my intent. I am not here to judge, just to call it how I see it.

I do have to say that the entire time I was listening to their sermon about blocking every negative image of society, the only thing I could think of was what song I would love to blast during the concert tear down process.

Of course Metallica, Pantera, and Rob Zombie came to mind, but I truly think that would be expected. I would have to be more clever than that. I turned to the Reverend Lil' John.

These kids could dance, so I know they have rhythm. Nothing would get them going than "Get Low." People hear that song and get crunk. I think even God listens to it, he should he is mentioned in it a few times. All the teens would point to the windows and the walls while their youth ministers stare in shock that they know the words. The song is awesome and it would be the perfect counter song to all the hand raising stuff they heard earlier. Skeet, Skeet.

Kids are impressionable, but not dumb. We all wonder around, constantly gain experience and learn new things all the time. Especially as teenagers who are constantly developing character. To try to suppress human nature is like trying to use the force, it just isn't going to happen. You can tell someone that the sky is blue and there is no reason to see it, but human nature will nudge your head upward.

If you really want to help someone, don't tell them to ignore the world around them, teach them about the world around them. Knowledge is the key to understanding, and you don't get that by reading just one book.