harley, an atheist, explaining christianity to fellow gamers while playing modern warfare: “jesus was just some dude, trying to have a good time. turning water into wine. he was just trying to get everybody drunk”

i actually really enjoy explaining bible stories to him. the best is when i am listening to him theorize with his limited experience and make shit up and then having to say LOL yes that is also in the bible

he is obsessed with Jesus Christ Superstar (which he shared with me in the first year we dated) and i recently recited the biblical version to him in which judas is penned in a much... less flattering light ... he is not converting anytime soon

it’s a weird blend of comforting to orally recite and teach stories that indelibly marked my childhood to someone unmarked by religious-specific trauma, who can sit with you and talk about everything including the super fucked up parts