by Robin Williams
The late, great comedian often mentioned that he was an Episcopalian and his Top 10 list of reasons to be one too was first part of an HBO special.
- 10. No snake handling.
- 9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
- 8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.
- 6. Pew aerobics.
- 7. You don’t have to check your brains at the door.
- 5. Church year is color-coded.
- 4. Free wine on Sunday.
- 3. All of the pageantry – none of the guilt.
- 2. You don’t have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
- 1. No matter what you believe, there’s bound to be at least one other
Episcopalian who agrees with you.