While watching George Carlin’s “Religion is Bulls**t”, I found he has viewpoints similar to Michael Himes’, meanwhile having opposite religious beliefs. In the video, George Carlin says jokingly that religion has persuaded people to think “there is an invisible man in the sky, who watches everything you do every minute of everyday”. In Carlin’s point of view, he believes that there is someone named “God” who lives in the clouds and judges you everyday. However, Michael Himes insists that “God” is only a name, such as ‘“Charlie or Mary Ann”’(9), and that God is a complete and total mystery. Immediately following Carlin’s comment about God, he continues by saying “and if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place full of fire, smoke, burning, torture, and anguish where he will send you”(Carlin).
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On the other hand, Himes describes hell as, “Heaven and hell are exactly the same thing: the love of God”(15). In Michael Himes’ point of view, hell is not some place that disobeint individuals go to suffer, but is the action of God giving love to people who do not want to receive it. Although Himes and Carlin disagree on some topics, they most likely agree on others such as the love of God given to individuals unconditionally. During Carlin’s skit, he says jokingly, “but he loves you”. Although he says this in a sarcastic tone, I believe Carlin does feel some truth behind God loving everyone. Along with Carlin, Himes believe God loves you by stating, “No, God’s love is constant, unchanging and perfect.”(15). Finally, Carlin and Himes both agree on the belief that humans will continue to always want more. That we as the human race will continue to be hungry for more no matter how much we
On the other hand, Himes describes hell as, “Heaven and hell are exactly the same thing: the love of God”(15). In Michael Himes’ point of view, hell is not some place that disobeint individuals go to suffer, but is the action of God giving love to people who do not want to receive it. Although Himes and Carlin disagree on some topics, they most likely agree on others such as the love of God given to individuals unconditionally. During Carlin’s skit, he says jokingly, “but he loves you”. Although he says this in a sarcastic tone, I believe Carlin does feel some truth behind God loving everyone. Along with Carlin, Himes believe God loves you by stating, “No, God’s love is constant, unchanging and perfect.”(15). Finally, Carlin and Himes both agree on the belief that humans will continue to always want more. That we as the human race will continue to be hungry for more no matter how much we