Reflections of an atheist

An elderly person seated beside him was wearing his faith on his sleeve—a plastic badge with godman’s mugshot. This triggered sarcastic thoughts in the young lad. Looking down upon the old man, he smirked to himself: “These folks create God out of humans.” Thankfully, he didn’t debate. Che’s over-sized face on his t-shirt wouldn’t have appreciated the argument anyway.

Motherese

Despite his constant reminder that God ain’t a Mangalorean, his mother always insisted on praying in Tulu. Regardless, she continued doing her thing. He thought, perhaps, language isn’t a barrier when it comes to talking to oneself. It was only late in life he realized God created mothers so she can instill the belief in kids that God do exist.

[This short story is in the company of some really better ones here.]