Games Christians Play: An Irreverent Guide to Religion Without Tears

In the sixties, a sort of "self-help psychology" book was released, "Games People Play." (and, oh yes, in 1968, there was a GREAT Joe South song by that name) Ms. Culbertson evidentally saw what was really THERE, and she wrote a book about it, borrowing the psych book's title. I remember my Mama reading "Games" the first time and laughing till tears came to her eyes - and every time I re-read it, it has the same effect. And a caveat: THERE IS NO SACRELIGE TO THE BOOK. Evidentally, Ms. Culbertson, as I said, saw what went on, and - really - exposed a LOT of hypocracy. Read it, and you'll recognize a LOT of people "you go to Church with." The illustrations are a hoot, too!

The first time I read this book, I couldn't stop laughing. It is, however, a serious look at "Christian" behavior. Although it was written some time ago, the behaviors do not change. Humor is one of the best ways to criticize without pain. I'd like to see it as an adult Sunday School study.