Scenes with Rev. Russell
5 scenes
[At the church, Simon expresses himself in front of everyone.]
I said, "What does coffee and doughnuts have to do with God?"
Rev. Russell They're merely refreshments so people can socialize and, uh, and discuss the upcoming activities.
Who ever said the church needs a continental breakfast?
Rev. Russell -Simon!
I doubt that God is interested in our church activities.
Rev. Russell -Simon!
-If God has made the church bake sale a priority, then I'd say we're all in a lot of trouble.
Rev. Russell Simon, what do you think you're doing sitting in a corner?
Rev. Russell In a corner?
Faith is not in a floor plan.
Does God have a plan for us?
Rev. Russell I like to think He does.
-Me too. I think God made me the way I am for a reason.
Rev. Russell Well, I'm glad that, um, that your faith, uh, helps you deal with your, um...you know, your, your condition.
That's not what I mean. I think I'm God's instrument - that He's gonna use me to carry out His plan.
Rev. Russell Oh, Simon. What happened to tonight?
I don't know. Sex makes people crazy.
I want to know that there's a reason for things. I used to be certain, but now I'm not so sure. I want you to tell me that God has a plan for me, a plan for all of us. Please.
Rev. Russell [Finding it difficult to respond with a good answer]
Simon...I can't.
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