See God in Everyone

A couple of weeks ago, after months of debate, I logged onto Amazon and ordered myself some Communion wafers... as a snack.

For some reason, I was apprehensive about it. I was baptized as an infant without my consent and dabbled in Sunday school until I was cast as a lamb in the Nativity play instead of the obvious role I deserved as Mary, and my brief dalliance with the Church came to a close. Also, I had to wear tights to church - not a fan.

My knowledge of Christianity at this point is extremely limited (though I'm well enough aware that the teachings of Jesus Christ are being grossly misunderstood) and my appreciation of religion begins and ends with the architectural features of the churches and temples the community frequents.

But there's still the fact that I've seen The Exorcist enough times to think that maybe if I eat a Communion wafer when I "shouldn't", I will be possessed by the devil? This adds up somehow. Nevertheless, she persisted!

After seeing a video of someone using the wafers to make some version of a Rice Krispie treat, I threw caution to the wind and hit 'Order.' I have since realized that the video may have been a joke as it did not come with a recipe, but I've got 'em. They're in my house, they're as bland as ever, and I have not (yet) been possessed by the devil.

And it turns out that I am not alone! I would like to use this post as a tribute to the people who have made me feel better about my potentially "sacrilegious" use of the body of the Christ.