If we can put the Christ back in Christmas. Why not get the Jesus back in the Jelly Bean? This morning on social media I witnessed an alarming phenomenon. Happy Children enjoying treats and trinkets with not even one in their sunday best. To ensure I was not being bamboozled by the fake news media I decided to reach out to one parent directly. While the names are redacted the exchange I fear is real and will shock you.

Morning _____ Happy Easter. Are you currently attending a church service or plan to today?

Haha what? Happy Easter. No no Church for us having the inlaws over for brunch.

Interesting. Do you know if they will be or have attended Church?

I doubt it why?

Research. One last thing will you be giving ____ candy, an easter basket and or some trinkets?

Yeah we got him a slide and a bunch of candy he is pumped.

And these treats were not contingent on worship at all?

Adorable photo of a 2 year old on a small slide smiling.

No time for jesus we sliding over here!

Disgusting. Thank you and enjoy your day as you see fit.

So there is was, confirmed to be true. No longer it seems the youth must suffer service for sweets. No bibles for bunnies or Crucifixion for cadburys. There is only one participation trophy I endorse and that is baskets after Basilicas. By not holding the youth accountable for attending church on Easter Sunday we are inventing a generation of Judas. God help us all. And Happy Easter.