garpu ([identity profile] garpu.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] desertvixen 2008-05-20 01:33 am (UTC)

That reminds me of an off-color Baptist joke...

But that attitude is so common, though, and not just among the real fundies. I'm all for asceticism, but that's more so that one can enjoy things. (footnote, Merton) But I wonder if some of the Protestant denial of certain things (alcohol, dancing, anything resembling fun or laughter) isn't rooted in pride.

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