(This is part 2 of a 2 part story. Read part 1.] “I disagree with that. Rather, I allow my LGBTQ members full participation without making a scene about it. They know, I know, and my church council knows what’s going on. I don’t perform same-sex weddings because it’s contrary to the rules of the…
Jerry Simonson lowered himself gingerly into the overstuffed chair. He was wondering whether it was safe or sanitary. He shouldn’t have. The decor of The Roadside Cafe may have looked like a cross between accidental and tornado aftermath, but it was a decor that was carefully maintained. It was more likely that the owner had…
“Hey guys, I have this quote from Albert Mohler about evolution,” said Bob. “So let’s hear it,” said Mac. Bob quoted: As I have stated repeatedly, I accept without hesitation the fact that the world indeed looks old. Armed with naturalistic assumptions, I would almost assuredly come to the same conclusions as BioLogos and the…
“So what’s your New Year’s resolution,” asked Ellen, looking at Mac. “I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. Come to think of it, I don’t do resolutions at all. I figure I am who I am.” “Let your yea be yea and your nay, nay,” intoned Jerry. “Trying to make me into a Christian, Jerry?” asked…
*Jerry joined the group last, looked straight at Bob and said “Merry Christmas!” Not only did he say it, but he said it cheerfully and with attitude. “I see you enjoy annoying me,” muttered Bob. “I thought you’d be offended,” said Jerry. “Isn’t that the normal atheist response to a simple greeting?” “It doesn’t bother…
[Continued from The God Talk Club Defines Cult – I] “I think if I was setting out on a journey of any kind I’d want to know precisely where I’m going,” said Bob. “I agree!” said Jerry. “That’s why orthodoxy is so important.” “But you really can’t agree on what’s ‘orthodox’, can you?” “I think…
Ellen brought everyone their food and then sat down herself and joined the group. They were no longer surprised, as this had become a habit with the group, and they all knew Ellen had an arrangement with the owner. “So why don’t you just let one of the other waitresses serve us?” asked Bob. “Because…
*“I don’t understand how you can believe in a loving God in the face of what we’re seeing on the news right now,” said Bob Norman, bringing the small talk to a halt. In that informal way they had, the God-Talk Club was now in session! “It is difficult, isn’t it?” said Jerry to the…
After Ellen had brought everyone their orders, she joined the God-Talk Club group herself. “Wow,” said Mark. “We have a full house.” “I just got off work,” said Ellen a bit defensively. “You don’t have to justify yourself,” said Justine. “I like it when you can join us.” “My boss is a little bit touchy…
[This is a work of fiction, from my God-Talk Club series. – added 11:42 central time] Small talk was dying down and everyone had their drinks. Mark had a question: “I’ve been given an assignment,”1 he said to the group, and I’d like your thoughts. “What is it?” asked Mandy. “We’re supposed to write a…
