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No. Not specifically. Just the weirdness and the "It's-so-bizarre, I-don't-even-know-what-to-call-it." of organized religion in general.
Pete, I have friends (Kevin and Beth) I grew up with who have joined some strange church (In South Carolina) that claims to be Christian. I think it's really a cult, of sorts.
They now dress like they are living in the 1950's. Beth has a Facebook page and posts nothing but scripture and her declarations of love for Jesus. I ask her how the twins are doing, she sends me bible quotes. I ask her if they are doing well financially, she tells me they "need nothing more than what God provides". The other day she posted that she was "...frantic, because my household is in turmoil and it is all my fault. I'm such a stupid woman." What happened? She mismatched Kevins socks, Pete. Socks. The woman loathes herself because of mismatched socks and prays that God will see fit to forgive her.
Now, I realize that doesn't represent ALL of Christianity. My mother was a church-going woman (United Methodist). But, she would never put up with my father degrading her over mismatched socks. However, it does show me that Christians can become just as absurd as anyone else. If Kevin and Beth have chosen to live that way, that's their business. But, if anyone ever tries to force that type of lifestyle on me, they will meet the business end of an ax handle. Bet on it.
Dave
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