Drive Thru Worker: Welcome to McJesus™! What can I get for you?
Person #1: Yeah, I’d like my sins forgiven. And uh, I have a tough test on Thursday, so can I get a Memory Enhancer?
Drive Thru Worker: What size would you like?
Person #1: Super-size me!
Drive Thru Worker: Will that be all?
Person #1: Yeah.
Drive Thru Worker: That’s one order of Sins Forgiven and a super-sized Memory Enhancer. Pull around to the second window please.
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Drive Thru Worker: Welcome to McJesus™! What can I get for you?
Person #2: Hi. Can I get my sins forgiven? I have a lot.
Drive Thru Worker: That’s not a problem. We’re happy to help. Anything else?
Person #2: Oh, and my grandma’s really sick. Can I get a large Health and Comfort for her?
Drive Thru Worker: Yes, you can. So that’s a large Health and Comfort and an order of Sins Forgiven. Will that be all?
Person #2: Yep. Thanks so much! I’m feeling better already.
Drive Thru Worker: You’re welcome. Pull around to the second window please.
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Drive Thru Worker: Welcome to McJesus™! How can I serve you today?
Person #3: Hi. I need a large Peace About an Important Decision, a medium Sense of Purpose, and an extra-large Sense of God’s Presence. And I need them quick, please, I’m running late today!
Drive Thru Worker: Not a problem. We’ll have those for you right away. Just pull up to the second window and have a blessed day.
Person #3: Great! See you next Sunday!
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Questions:
Have you ever treated Jesus like a fast food franchise? Or a vending machine? Or a genie in a bottle?
Why do you think our society (generally speaking) has a tendency to do that?
