[lbo-talk] Re: Atheistic religions

[Carl Remick]

>From: Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com>
>
>Carl Remick wrote:
>
>>What about the Holy Ghost, the Rodney Dangerfield of the Trinity? I've 
>>never been clear on the HG's job description, but He/She/It is often 
>>depicted as a dove, which right off the bat would seem to make the HG more 
>>congenial company than the other two Almighties.
>
>... rejecting the Holy Ghost is the only unforgivable sin, if I'm 
>remembering my Catholic doctrine right. That's hardly Dangerfield 
>territory.

Hmm, with an eye toward Judgment Day then, I would note my longstanding 
belief that the Holy Ghost deserves greater liturgical respect.  One way 
might be to add a third element to the Communion service -- say, some cheese 
to go with the wine and wafer.  This would give the Eucharist both added 
spiritual resonance and more nutritional value.

Carl