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There's a funny book that kind of gives insight into how deep fried southerners deal with religion. It's called, "Handling Sin" by Michael Malone. In it, the main character's neighbor has been saved 6 times, and his wife has her jaws wired shut so she can't pork up anymore. So she's a a svelte, horny southern girl who can't open her mouth. She hits on anything that moves because sex has replaced food, but they go to church and get saved so it's all okay.
As long as I've lived in the south, I've known many people who engage in risky behaviour on Friday night and then become Super Christian on Sunday. Even while they engage in the risky behavious, they'll spout the superiority of their branch of religion. Ever see Kenny's family on South Park, particularly the movie? Kenny's family goes to church pretty much everyday, when they aren't getting drunk or stoned. It's no coincidence that Kenny's mom is voiced with a southern accent.
When this story broke, I knew this girl. But her names had been Amy from 12th grade, Starr from the prom, or Mary from the back seat of the car.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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