No Laughing Matter

Have you ever thought about the role of humor while living out our faith?

Obviously God created us with a sense of humor, but sometimes I don't feel like humor and church or faith or Jesus mix. But they should!

Case in point #1: on Easter we took pictures of Pineapple and Mango with some nice stuffed animals.

The stuffed animals were a lamb and a bunny. I find this quite amusing, but at the same time bordering on sacrilege. It was actually a near accident; I was choosing the props for the photo and I picked the softest, most adorable stuffed creatures that I liked. I really hope God finds it amusing as well and not disrespectful.

Case in point #2: Easter really is quite a serious holiday for Christians. Jesus Christ conquering death is the foundation for our faith. But does that make it serious, as in humorless? Luke 24:5b. Does anyone besides me find it amusing that a pair of angels appear in a cemetery to ask the women, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" What if in a moment of wit and clarity and revelation of prophecy, Mary asked in response, "Why do you proclaim the living among the dead? You ask this question, but indeed, here you are, standing in a cemetery!" If nobody else gets it, at least I think that the Creator has a pretty satirical streak.