A friend of mine plays in churches occasionally and recently he asked me if I would like to come and listen. The music was not bad, but it was a part of the mass, so I had a chance to observe the catholic rituals and the people.

Of course, I felt like an outsider. One part of me was wondering from the people: most of them look serious and educated. Nevertheless, they came here to listen to random extracts from the bible and sing kinder-garden level songs.

The other part of me was jealous. These people believe that there is a good god who cares about them and if they live a decent life, the god will help them and at the end everything will be all right. I guess this believe gives them some hope and motivation.

The citation in the title is from R.E.M. song. Sorry, if I hurt your religious feelings.