South Orange County Freeways can be a fascinating place. I can't tell you how many times I have almost smashed into a beige Lexus SUV trying to figure out what their personalized licence plate says or trying to figure out which DVD their kids are watching in the backseat. Another thing I've noticed lately is how proudly people display their belief systems on their vehicles. You've got the Jesus fish (this is the most common), then the Darwin fish (which is just like the Jesus one, only it's got legs), then you've got the Jesus fish eating the Darwin fish, and vice-versa. I don't get it. Why do we need to know this about you when you are driving? The last place I want people to know that I am following Jesus is on the freeway. Here's an example of a reason why:
Last Sunday I took the freeway to church. As it was Sunday, I pressed number five on my pre-set radio stations to take me to "The Fish" station- something I hadn't done since last Sunday. Anyway, I was singing the tunes, proclaiming the words of Jesus' love for everyone when all of the sudden, some royal a-hole swerves and almost hits me, speeds up , then cuts me off. I then proceeded to say lots of things, none of which had anything to do with Jesus or love, when I noticed two things: one was the very rude gesture Mr. Hole was making towards me out of his driver's side window, the other was the Fish symbol on his bumper next to about five "Harvest Crusade" stickers. I thought to myself how hypocritical he was, uttered a few more profanities as he made his gesture more violent, called him one last name, then finished up the song about Jesus' love.
Then I turned my head and the plank in my eye almost busted through my windshield.
It was then that I realized that it might not always be the best idea to display your beliefs on your car. I mean, seriously, if I'm going to crash into you, I'm going to crash into you- your stickers or symbols are not going to stop my car from smashing yours if you do something stupid.
Perhaps we should display those symbols somewhere where we ourselves can see them and be reminded to love everyone as Jesus does....even Mr. Hole.
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3 comments:
Great blog Rachael. I especially like the part about the plank almost crashing through the windshield. I can totally relate :-)
Too funny and very true!
Good post Rach. I laughed at my computer screen.
I like the COEXIST stickers, with all the religious symbols, all having fun together. Somehow I feel like a jack-ss when I see those. But then I think, all of those religions are not having fun on that bumper sticker.
What about the stickers of those really sexy angels and demons? Or the guys who have the weird sillouettes of women. Is that a religion?
Stickers of little kids p-ssing on things is interesting, too. Those must signify some intelligent worldview.
John N
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