Outrage Porn

Outrage porn — I hate it whether it is from the left or right politically. So gross.

Many Christians (typically American) are very upset about the Olympics opening ceremony.

First of all, I don’t watch the Olympics simply due to the fact that it is corrupt, and there is a long history of abuse that has occurred in women’s gymnastics and ice skating. I hate that. Also, I find the Olympics kind of boring.

Anyway, I friend of mine (a dear friend from elementary school) posted about the concern that the Olympics opening ceremony made fun of the Lord’s supper / communion / Eucharist. I missed that part of the ceremony; however, I guess this spectacle may have been a more of a reference to a Bacchus festival. Who knows? And more importantly, who cares? Our world has so many problems, and our stressing over a television event compared to what is occurring in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan is just ridiculous.

For better or for worse, here was my comment to her:

“The funny thing is that Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, and Mormons (and probably others) all look at the “Lord’s Supper” completely differently in regards to meaning and praxis. If we, as Christians, can’t even agree on what communion is and how it should be practiced, then we shouldn’t be so judgmental to the outside world. As Jesus said, “Physician, heal thyself…” Jesus probably rolls his eyes at his flock on a daily basis. I swear, we Christians seem to harm the Gospel far more than some stupid Olympics ceremony.”