Vending Machine Religion

[339 words] Sitting in an automobile repair shop, I was recently confronted with one of the biggest opponents to health—the vending machine. As a young boy, like a magnet I was drawn to the bright lights and the colorful display of pure sweetness found within every wrapper. The thrill of putting money in and selecting what I wanted was, at times, a fun and joyous occasion. Looking at this enemy of the waistline today, I can’t help but see an illustration relating to the American concept of religion. In a culture of moral relativism and unbiblical tolerance telling us that all belief systems are equally valid and for someone to stand up and say otherwise is judgmental and pushy, it’s easy to see why we are in the shape we’re in. Just like when we stand in front of a vending machine to select our snack, culture tells us to…