Is it true? What does it mean? If God did give us freedom as a gift then why didn't he do it sooner and why does everyone have to fight to get some of it and - oh yes - why is it so rare?
And if freedom is the big prize - then why are those who proclaim it always trying to tell me what to do and what is right and wrong. The worshipful give me freedom so long as I'm like them and do as they do. Believe in our God and you shall be free.
Hey you! Don't smoke marijuana, boy. Hold on a second while we execute a couple of murderers and throw stones at that gay couple.
Huh? Doesn't your God say that is wrong?
Remember this, friend: FREEDOM IS GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD. AND THERE IS NO FREEDOM WITHOUT RULES. FREEDOM WITHOUT RULES IS CHAOS. OBEY THE RULES
Your rules?
Yes. Obey them all. Don't question anything. You can't be free unless you're willing to follow our rule book. You see that, don't you?
I'm not sure.
When we talk about FREEDOM, son -- we are not talking about individual freedom to do anything - that would be dangerous. We are not talking about allowing actions between consenting adults because that would be bad. Oh sure if a couple of gays want to get married that would be okay - but you can't allow it because you've got the camel's nose under the tent. Next thing you know the whole country is gay and there's no procreation. You wouldn't want us to stop procreating - would you, son?
You mean that secretly we're all gay - and just waiting for someone to tell us it's okay?
We might be. Who knows. But we sure as hell ain't gonna find out. Freedom has it's limits, you know. You look confused. Don't be. Don't think about it. All you need to do is remember that FREEDOM IS GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD. AND IN ORDER TO BE FREE, YOU NEED TO OBEY THE RULES. Got that?
Yes. I think I do.
Good. Have a nice day, friend.
Thank you - your royal moralness. Oh, what's playin' on my iPod. It's Mr. Bob Marley:
Now, son. Bob Marley is not on our approved list. Give me that a second while I erase him...
Most people think,
Great God will come from the skies,
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high.
But if you know what life is worth,
You will look for yours on earth:
And now you see the light,
You stand up for your rights. Jah!
