Since the elections, I haven’t really had one of these … this perked me up the other day, so I guess I’ll write a little sompin here …
As I’ve flipped around the television lately, something has caught my eye and begs an important question.
Why do all the TV ministers have bad hair? Is it some sort of rule? When they audition for the show, does the director say, “ok, the polyester suit is cool, but can’t you do something unnatural with your hair?” Do they really have someone do their hair, look at it in the mirror and say, “Hallelujah, now I look holy”? It really is pretty ridiculous sometimes. It would be one thing if the problem was rare, but it is pervasive. And this problem knows no doctrinal boundaries, both charismatic and evangelical alike. Our African American brothers aren’t quite as bad. Many have given up the straightened hair look, thank God. Although some of the suits or getups (costumes?) of our more ethnic family can me up, too.
Of course, I don’t really watch much of these religious shows. Even when I try to give grace and listen despite their ridiculous look, most of the time what they have to say can be just as convoluted and I can’t watch much longer than about a minute or two. Every now and then a good sermon comes out and I’m blessed, though. Keep searching for the Mystery, I guess.
Peace.