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Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
(from the comedian Robin Williams, who is an Episcopalian, on a recent HBO special)
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
And...more reasons to be an Episcopalian.
Troublesome pets blessed each year
- Unity without unifomity
- If you can strike a match, you can acolyte
- We don't give simple answers to complex questions
- One free foot washing per year
- Pregant priests; men in dresses
- Instructions are included (see Book of Common Prayer)
- Less judgment, more curiosity
- EVERYONE IS INVITED TO DINNER! |