In Queen Creek, Arizona Matthew Cordell runs a roadside stop: "Prayer Stand, Drive Thru Open." Three days per week Cordell is there from 6-10 AM, ready to pray with customers with his Chihuahua named Skye.Why? Apparently because God told him to, or maybe it was his assistant, the Chihuahua.
Drive through food, divorce, bankruptcy, worship...What's next, drive through funerals? That may be preferable to dragging out funeral related events for two months as in the case of Michael Jackson, but I digress.
I have a money-making idea! I can start McPrayer franchises that sell sacrificial fried chickens and chicken nuggets for the soul. Instead of super-sizing for an extra 50 cents, customers will be given the option to be forgiven of all their sins along with their Big Snack-in-a-Pulpit.
I have to admit that I like his sentiment. The problem is that I have become suspicious that he may be just another anti-gay-sexual-deviant, white-ring, gun-loving, liberal-hater.
If he is for real, and he truly wants to bring people comfort, then more power to him. If I knew that for sure, I might just drive through.
19 comments:
I'd like to believe that he really just wants to pray with people in their time of need.
Look how popular giving "free hugs" has become? Personally I hate the idea of being hugged by a stranger, but it works for some people!
Just when you think you've seen it all...
That is just bizarre. It really really is.
I hope he is a decent guy and does not have views that would appeal to the Westboro Baptists
As for the McPrayer franchise, make sure you call your desserts "not just indulgent but a plenary uindulgence" and you will have good custom from Catholics!
Now, I'd be more likely to be supportive if he offered "prayer" without a specific religious orientation supplied. How, after all, can he pray for me if I believe in a different spiritual leader than he does? Would he laugh at me and tell me I'll go to hell?That would make me want to step on his chihuaha's tail.
I wonder if he passes the hat around for a collection at the end??
Hope you are well my friend.
Jams: You gave me a great idea - Instead of prizes I can give out tokens good for one recitation of the rosary.
I think I'll pass on Prayer Guy.
I think you should drive though and find out...if he is all those things you said you can always ____________fill in the blank, him.
LOL
This guy sounds pretty crazy to me. But I like your McPrayer idea. I'm sure someone would fall for that.
McPrayer? I'd want more than fries with that....:)
Brilliant!
I like Skye!
;-)
Now I've heard everything but... perhaps he has an actual calling? I'll give him the benefit of doubt for now.
A Corona Bouquet? Possibly for ME?
I suggest you pray about it :-)
I tend to be suspicious, too. I don't mind the idea of offering prayer to passers-by, I'm just skeptical of the theology/agenda that drives it.
I just found you had mentiond me at David's blog back in August. Thank you ever so much. I was shocked to see my name there and wanted to head right over to tell you how much your comliment meant! Thank you!!
I think drive THROUGH, would be my reaction ...No stopping!
I'd have to resist the urge to drive OVER him... but the chihuahua I'm all for!
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