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Monday, April 24, 2023

Jesus on a High (flash fiction)

Painting by Jose Luis Castrillo
By Moristotle

Religion is the opium of the people.” —Karl Marx


Pastor Greg wanted a church.
    A stranger came calling. “The lord wants you. He will fund construction and provide staff.”
    Pastor Greg gave praise. The church was built, and he went to work.
    A bigger church was constructed, the first one sold quickly, and Pastor Greg stepped up, ecstatic to follow his calling.
    He thought the ushers were joking about “laundry bags.”
    The cartel boss marveled that Pastor Greg was as high as the users of his cocaine, heroin, and meth. He hoped they didn’t hear about the pastor’s religion thing.


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