The Rong

I remember once when a friend of mine was exploring the Christian faith, he wanted to read anything he could get his hands on. He was quite the literary type and wanted to browse a selection. I hesistated to point him to the bookshop chain I refer to as "The [W]rong" but he seemed keen. Following his visit he diplomatically asked me if I ever felt uncomfortable in the place. He said it was the eeriest experience to see spirituality so comercialised and cheesey. He left before finding anything of interest.

In Sydney we live in Koorong country. I had had a great and significant conversation about faith with a friend at work yesterday and wanted to buy her a book. Blue Like Jazz has become my pat answer for anyone!! I love it's guts and I think everyone else should too. We were standing at the counter ready to make the big purchases (I usually buy 3 or 6 or 12 at at time) and there was an arrangment of tempting items on the counter. Not Violet Crumbles or PKs but "Scripture Fish Mints" to freshen your breath. They are fish-shaped peppermints with verse references printed on them. I think they would've felt more comfortable in the Gadgets for God shop on the Ship of Fools website.

I'll digest scripture in an alternative fashion if that's alright.