MadLibs and The Trinity
Reinventing a company or brand is done from the inside out. This explains why new logos, mission statements, and seminars on “effectively deducing the resource-efficient pathway to maximizing workforce output” are frequently downplayed and rejected as band-aid fixes to deeper problems within an organization. That’s where this ridiculous article from today’s paper about the Presbyterian reinvention (rebranding?) of the Trinity comes into play:
When referring to the Trinity, most Christians are likely to say, “Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.”
But leaders of the Presbyterian Church (USA) are suggesting some additional possibilities: “Compassionate Mother, Beloved Child and Life-giving Womb,” or perhaps “Lover, Beloved and Love that Binds Lover and Beloved Together.”
Or maybe “Rainbow of Promise, Ark of Salvation and Dove of Peace.”…
- K. Connie Kang, Los Angeles Times
You know, in terms of enhancing the clarity of the Trinity, this really goes a long ways in the wrong direction. I too can spout random words and say they relate to the Trinity: “Screwdriver, Drill Bit, and Table Saw.” Or how about “Antelope, Cantelope, and The Force that Binds Fruit to Mammal.”
I’ve an idea: for incorporation of these new ideas into religious education classes, simply let the children fill out simple worksheets, perhaps in MadLibs style. Spaces left open for nouns, verbs, and adjectives … “You see God as [NOUN].” “Your favorite activity is [VERB].” Pretty soon, instead of the antiquated Trinity, we’d have hip, vibrant interpretations of it. From Susie: “I filled out the Trinity MadLib, and realized that the Trinity is a Pine Tree, Diamond, and State Fair Blue Ribbon.” Utter ridiculousness.
I must leave you with a MadLib, obviously. Don’t read ahead! Ok, write down [Name of Person], [Past Tense Verb], and [Noun].
Take your words and put ‘em in … leave your sentences in the comments. One day, [Name of Person] [Past Tense Verb] to New York to see the [Noun].
Comments
Mykala
Alex pranced to New York to see the doughnut.
Nils
Alex Micek ran to New York to see the ball.
Mine sucked. That article is ridiculous though. What a bunch of shit! Leave the Trinity alone! Who said it needs changing?
Caley
Kala danced to New York to see the oak tree. Meh…not so great.