Monday, November 10, 2008

Science and Religion

Scene: Dinnertime in an atheist household.
Griffin squishes mashed potatoes between fingers, then lifts hands together above head.

D: It looks like he's praying!
H (a few seconds later): What does 'pray' mean?
S (to Doug): All yours. You can take this one.
D: ....'Pray'....well...um...some people believe in a God, or multiple gods, and 'pray' is when someone asks for something that they wish... um...or....
H (only somewhat listening): Is it 'pray' like when T Rex 'preys' on other dinosaurs?

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