We should maintain that if an interpretation of any word in any religion leads to disharmony and does not positively further the welfare of the many, then such an interpretation is to be regarded as wrong; that is, against the will of God, or as the working of Satan or Mara.

Buddhadasa Bikkhu, a Thai Buddhist Monk


Saturday, August 3, 2013

Wine is Good

Unfermented grape juice is a bland and pleasant drink, especially on a warm afternoon mixed half-and-half with ginger ale.  It is a ghastly symbol of the life blood of Jesus Christ, especially when served in individual antiseptic, thimble-sized glasses.

 Wine is booze, which means it is dangerous and drunk-making.  It makes the timid brave and the reserved amorous   It loosens the tongue and breaks the ice especially when served in a loving cup.  It kills germs.  As symbols go, it is a rather splendid one.
Frederick Buechner,
Listening to Your Life, page  201
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