Lila Anderson has returned for her sophomore year at McKinley High. After losing regionals, the Glee Club is officially at the bottom of the food chain, but when Lila comes back for the school year with a new look, she gets more than overlooked in t...
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RELIGION and spirituality was something that I had never put too much thought into. We always celebrated Christmas and Easter every year growing up but I had still never stepped foot in a church. Maybe it was because my brother heavily protested against going or maybe it was because my mom and dad always worked until late on Sundays. But it wasn't until Finn got up in Glee and started talking about his beliefs, that made me question my own.
"There is a man who's recently come into my life and... that man is Jesus Christ,"
Rachel and Puck exchanged horrified glances.
"I know there's others in here who dig him, too. And so I thought that maybe this week, we could pay tribute to him in music. You know, pay tribute to Jesus," Finn continued, his eyes hopeful.
Kurt immediately spoke up, his tone sharp. "Sorry, uh, but if I wanted to sing about Jesus, I'd go to church. And the reason I don't go to church is because most churches don't think very much of gay people. Or women. Or science."
I felt a pang of discomfort. "I don't know, Finn. Most people don't believe in God, so I don't think that's fair," I said, my voice hesitant but firm. I wasn't sure how this was going to go down, and Kurt being my former best friend, I knew he had a strong say in religion.
Mercedes nodded in agreement. "I don't see anything wrong with getting a little church up in here,"
Quinn chimed in, "I agree. I've had a really hard year, and I turned to God for a lot of help. I, for one, wouldn't mind saying thanks."
Santana rolled her eyes, "Thanks for what? That it didn't come out a lizard baby?"
Brittany added, "Whenever I pray, I fall asleep."
Mr. Shue stepped in, trying to mediate the brewing conflict. "Maybe our song selections don't have to be about Jesus. We could do songs about spirituality."
Puck's expression darkened, and he shot Finn a nasty look. "You got a problem with Jesus?" Finn asked.
"Oh, I got no problem with the guy. I'm a total Jew for Jesus. He's my number one hebe," Puck replied. "What I don't like is seeing people using J-Money to cramp everybody else's style because it seems to me that true spirituality, or whatever you want to call it, is about enjoying the life you've been given. I see God every time I'm making out with a new chick."
Rachel, unable to hold back, interjected. "Okay, okay. That doesn't make any sense. In fact, it's stupid."
Puck glared at her, his jaw tightening. "Are you calling Billy Joel stupid? I'd like to continue my streak of only doing songs by Jewish artists."
