Episode Ten: Episco-contemplatives
The Episco-contemplative priests walked, hand in hand, into the twenty-six story building. Although it was Saturday morning, the lobby was full of people and activity.
“Can I help you?” The security guard, seated behind the desk, was a little overweight and very friendly. Like the rest of the nation, he already knew who they were.
“Yes. Good morning. The Reverend Jill Billings and the Reverend Linda Billings to see Mike Minor. We’re a little early.”
“That’s quite all right. Mr. Minor is not here yet. Go on up to the twenty-fifth floor, take a left, and head straight down the hall. The Gay Equality Foundation is at the very end.”
Reverend Linda smiled. “Thank you. Big day today.”
“Don’t I know it,” nodded the guard. “I saw your marriage on television. It’s so great your denomination supports you like this. And I like your pink priest collars. Nice touch.”
The two women smiled at each other and walked, still hand in hand, to the elevator. Although not yet announced officially, it was common knowledge the Episco-contemplatives had appointed Linda Billings as Head Minister of the denomination.
“He was so good on that show yesterday,” said Linda. “Mike Minor really drove home the diversity and tolerance of Christ.”
Both women knew the savvy gay activist would use their marriage and Linda’s selection as head of the Episco-contemplative denomination to further the gay cause. Things were changing so fast. The Supreme Court would soon be ruling on hate speech. The younger generation was embracing, and defending, the homosexual lifestyle.
But Jill and Linda had even greater cause for celebration. During her early morning meditation, Jesus had once again appeared to Jill. The Master had told her how holy, how sacramental, homosexuality was. His instructions were so clear and pure.
The temple would be built.
To be continued.
Episodes of Attack of the Evange-hellicals:
1. How to silence the black Bishop: HERE
2. The Bishop and the televised lie: HERE
3. C.R.O.C.-o-matic: HERE
4. Declaration of Courtesy: HERE
Announcement: Evange-hellicals Anonymous help available: HERE
5. The LORD is a man of war (Exodus 15:3): HERE
Newsbreak: Unhappy Evange-hellicals Anonymous member speaks out: HERE
6. The Fleas and Pets Newsletter: HERE
7. Enough with the propaganda points: HERE
Intermission: Popcorn half price for evangelicals: SNACKS
8. Espresso with the Just Jesus Christian: HERE
9. Nothing he could say: HERE
Advertisement: Universalist “Big Tent” Toy Set For The Kids! HERE
10. Episco-contemplatives: HERE
10.5 Jenni Botswana knows the Lion HERE
11. What is happening HERE
12. Howls and Lamentations HERE
13. Unholy Times and an Unholy People: HERE
14. Jenni Botswana, Early Bird: HERE
15. The evangelist and the rotting fruit: HERE
15.5 Fleas and Heretics HERE
Evange-Smellicals Perfume Commercial: SNIFF
16. Gay Activist and the Puritan Preacher: HERE
17. HELL’S BELLS: HERE
18. Homo-Universalism: HERE
19. Evange-hellicals and People of the Book: HERE
Infomercial: Evange-hellicals Bible sells out first day: HERE
20. Gomer Joe’s Bar: HERE
21. Return of the Anti-Flea Sauce HERE
22. Hanratty praying, the enemy preying: HERE
Announcement: Talking Evange-tellicals in our lobby! HERE
23. “What, you’re a reformed lesbian?” HERE
24. This thing that is upon us: HERE
25. What a beautiful girl: HERE
26. Better to struggle than burn: HERE
27. The Street Preacher HERE
28: Epilogue: Rifles and Parade: HERE
copyright 2010 John Lanagan
(This is a work of fiction, and all characters are fictitious.)
Thank you. I can’t explain it, but I often write these scenarios where this thing is seen as holy. It seems to be happening even as we speak.
Thank you for the encouragement. May the King bless you and yours.
“But Jill and Mary had even greater cause for celebration. During her early morning meditation, Jesus had once again appeared to Jill. The Master had told her how holy, how sacramental, homosexuality was.”
BINGO! You accurately portray who is behind this deception (as well as the deceptions that I suffer from). “The Master” – New Age speak for Satan.
Must get pop-corn – and chocolate!
This story teaches a lot about the age we are living in- God bless and keep going!