There have been few writers that have influenced my own writing, not to mention my belief in the goodness of people and my readiness to offer criticism of my own faith tradition, than Kurt Vonnegut. Not too long ago, when introducing him on his “Daily Show”, Jon Stewart commented that KV’s novels were one of the things that made his “adolescence bearable.” Amen to that. Mr. Vonnegut passed away, and although he would have found great humor in hearing it, I pray that he’s met God and they’ve shared a great laugh together at the irony of it all. As a believer in the vastness of God’s grace and mercy, I hope that one day I’ll share the same conversation. God bless you, Kurt Vonnegut, even if you don’t want him to.
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