Rev. Joe’s Random Thought #1,282

yeah I know you did not ask!

I have no idea if there is a god or not.   I am reasonable sure there is not a personal god like they speak of in various religious texts.  Given that, I really do not believe there is a devil.  However for some reason the lyrics to the Blood, Sweat & Tears song And When I Die comes to mind just about now.

One of my favorite quotes is from the singer/composer/actor Tom Waits which goes a little something like this… “Don’t you know there ain’t no devil, it’s just god when he’s drunk.”

That quote came to me in the middle of the night as I was staring at the ceiling reflecting on current events.  I decided if there is any truth to that quote then god must be a binge drinker and he is on a hell of a bender long about now.

What Religion is God

The question has been asked before, What religion is God?

Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the five pillars of Islam.  It is a once in a life time requirement of every able-bodied Muslim. The pilgrimage must take place during the second week of the Islamic month, Dhul Hijjah.  During the Hajj, there are many rituals to be observed in a short period of time. One is the Stoning of the Devil, a reenactment of the Devil tempting Abraham three times as he prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
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