In the past, I have speculated on how many people tend to think of God as the husband in I Love Lucy. Ricky was easily fooled, temperamental, and forgiving. Lucy could get away with anything.
It struck me this morning that many people look at God as they look at the IRS. The IRS is a gigantic organization with powers that we can’t even understand. They can freeze your bank accounts. They can put a lien on your home. They can even put you in jail.
The IRS has so many rules and regulations that nobody can totally understand them. Many of those rules are either totally arbitrary or are designed to benefit a small group of special interests. People walk in fear of them. You don’t want to be on their radar. The further way they are the better.
At the same time it’s amazing how many people think that they are smart enough to outfox the IRS. They file deceptive paperwork or don’t file at all. They come up with deductions that would not fool a two year-old. They look deep into the inner workings to try and find gaps in the regulations. When push comes to shop, they either hire a lawyer to negotiate them out or follow one of the Clickbait trails that claim to get your back taxes forgiven.
Somehow, I don’t think so.
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This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-392: The IRS as God
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