We here
at Team Gonzo thoroughly believe in education, and stand behind it 100% of the
time. Religion and spirituality are
always very personal and touchy in nature.
Team Gonzo also supports an individual’s right to make up his or her
mind based on whatever it is that they choose to believe or not believe. Not endorsing nor opposing atheism,
agnosticism, or any theological religion in any form, Team Gonzo just believes
in saying it like it is, and exploring the thoughts and feelings of the adventurer
on their quest in life.
This is
a short story of Timmy O’Doul, a native Irishman from the County of Monahan,
who immigrated when he was 7 to Washington D.C.
Timmy got too drunk at Patty’s Pub one night and lost his wallet which-had
his rent money in it. Already being
several weeds late with rent, Timmy surrendered his apartment, guitar in hand,
destination 711. While strumming out
Purple Haze, was approached by a non-denominational Christian and recruited into
a church style living situation complete with prayer and charitable works of
mercy.
Poor Timmy, coming from
an Irish Catholic background, felt it was all to strange and just plain fucking
weird to stop and hold hands for 15 minute long prayers, that occurred at least
7 times a day, and although were comforting in nature, were frequently said in “tongues”
and felt less and less about the principles of prayer, and more and more about showing
off to everyone that prayer was now a part of life.
Timmy was not asked many questions about his
faith by the others, as when ever the topic of conversation would go in that
direction, poor Timmy would experience a poignant truth in life that no one
cares about his personal beliefs if they don’t match up with theirs. Timmy remained misunderstood, alienated, and
eventually accused of being the Devil himself, because of his preference to
jazz music over “Christian Music” like Creed.
Like
Tina the Trollop (which is a much larger story) Jesus Junkie will be released
in phases or chapters welcoming all comments and criticism along the way. Please try your best not to feel offended,
but if you do take comfort in knowing that I too feel offended. I present Jesus Junkie... Enjoy!!!
Wylie O’ Rylie
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