The Sermon on the Mount for Americans

This is the best piece of satire I have ever read using the Sermon on the Mount. Written by James L. Evans, a syndicated columnist, who also serves as pastor of Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama, this parody perfectly captures the American mindset. The first three paragraphs are found below. To read the whole piece, click here.

The Sermon on the Mount is regarded by most Christians as the heart of Jesus’ teaching. Unfortunately, what Jesus has to say there has not been overwhelmingly embraced by much of the Christian community in America. Perhaps it is time to update the sermon so that it is more in line with American culture. Maybe something like this:

You have heard that you shall not kill. But sometimes you just have to. And don’t worry too much about anger or demeaning language. In order to win a war you must demonize your enemy, otherwise people won’t hate them.

You have heard it said you shall not commit adultery. But let’s face it, movies and television would be so dull without it. And forget about trying to suppress lust. You do that and no one will ever be able to sell a car or bar of soap anywhere.

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