"That everyone who believes may have eternal life in here.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son
Here we go.
Yes, Sheldon?
When you said God gave his son to the world
did you mean Earth or the Universe.
Earth.
But if God created the universe,
wouldn't he want to save all of it?
Yes, uh, he would.
Then why did you say Earth?
"Earth" is a synonym for the universe.
He is grabbing his straws now.
So if Gods plan is to save all of the Universe
that means a race of Octopus Aliens light years away
could only be saved by Jesus?
Sure.
- Even though they never heard of him. - Yes.
Even though his appearance might be terrifying to them.
W-Why would his appearance be terrifying?
He has four limbs and they have eight.
- Okay, thats enough. - No, no.
I prayed people would be more interested in my sermons
I suppose I should've been more specific.
Sheldon, if these creatures...
were born without sin, they don't need to be saved by Jesus.
What if an octopus Adam and Eve brought sin to their world.
Would they be saved by a human Jesus or an Octopus Jesus.
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And then I said octopus aliens didn't need to become Christian
because theyre not affected by regional sin
You shouldve been there; Pastor Jeff almost started crying.
Oh, now Im sorry I've missed it.
Thats your fault for having a hangover.
Or its Gods fault for putting Sunday morning
after Saturday night.
- Meemaw, could you take me to Radio Shack. - Hello?
Sure, maybe later.
Laters a little vague.
Could you please be more specific.
When Im good and ready. How is that?
Better, but I'd really like to note this down.
Why dont you ask your father to take you.
- Dad? - What?
Can you please take me to Radio Shack?
Im busy. Ask your Meemaw.
I did. She said to ask you.
Well, ask her again.
Seems counterintuitive, but allright.
Meemaw?
Oh, Lord.
Everything okay?
No.
Stephanie Hansons daughter was in car accident last night.
She died.
Oh, no.
My God.
She was barely 16.
That is horrible.
Is there anything we can do?
I dont know.
Um... ugh.
I need to call folks at the Church.
Any more thoughts on Radio Shack.
Sheldon, do you really think...
this is the appropriate time to ask that question?
I did, but now I'm second guessing myself.
How you holding up?
Im okay.
16 years old.
Its just awful.
Its all part of Gods plan.
How come we dont get to go to the funeral?
Why would you want to go to a funeral?
I've never been to one.
When you get to be my age, you'd get to to go plenty.
Thats, like, a hundred years from now.
You make it hard to love you.
Do you really see a dead body?
Sometimes.
How close do you get to it?
Real close, if you want.
And the clothes theyre wearing,
is that the clothes the become ghost in.
Depends. In the movie Ghost,
Patrick Swayze has on...
Casper runs around butt naked.
Maybe he died naked.
Thats fun to think about.
And yall wonder why you're not at the funeral.
Good morning, Peg.
Well, it will be once this cup sank word its magic.
Is Pastor available?
Oh, he is on the phone with his wife.
- Oh, should I come back? - Nah.
He usually gets his groveling down pretty quick.
So... that little Hanson girl, that was horrible.
Yeah.
Reminds you that...
life is precious.
Youre up, slugger.
Come in.
I have the clothing drive flyers If you'd like to take look.
Thank you.
You all right, Mare?
No, not really.
Um... I cant stop thinking about that little girl.
I understand.
Thats why its important in these times
to take comfort in our faith.
What if thats not doing the trick.
Events like this can certainly create doubt.
It happens to me more often than I'd like to admit.
What do you do?
I roll up my sleeves and I work even harder at serving our Lord.
Mary, we each have a relationship with God.
and relationships take work.
Get out there.
Help the needy, start a Bible study,
hug a stranger and tell em Lord loves them.
But not a child; That backfires on you.
Thank you, Pastor Jeff.
You are most welcome.
Oh, and tell Sheldon
I spoke to my seminary proffessor
and the official ruling is:
God would appear to the octopus Aliens in octopus Alien form
and save their eight legged souls.
Praise Jesus!
I should put that in a sermon.
Hold on, hold on.
Thank you God for this food we are about to recieve
of our bodies, and bless the hands prepared it. Amen.
We're doing this at breakfast now.
Yes, I think its a nice idea.
Shes eating Count Chocula.
Doesn't he play for the other side?
I'm so glad God blessed you with a sense of humor, George.
Mom, have you received any distressing phonecalls today?
No. Why?
Just wondering if this is the appropriate time
to ask if you could take me to Radio Shack.
Sorry, sweetheart, I can't today.
I have to bring this food over to the Hanson Family.
Then I have my new prayer group.
And after that, I'm gonna get started
on a faith garden in the backyard.
A faith garden? What the hell is that.
Language.
Its an outdoorsy place for me to speak to God.
Don't you already speak to him indoorsy.
Yes, but in the backyard,
I can enjoy the beautiful world he gave us.
You can also smell the sparks chicken...
Well, I think it sounds nice.
Thank you. Im gonna need you truck
to get all the dirt and flower that I need.
- Sure. - Oh, oh, almost forgot.
Can you keep an eye out for a rock big enough
to paint a Psalm on?
I can do that.
Wish me luck!
Luck!
Mm-hmm!
Is Mom okay?
How the heck should I know?
She left. You can say "hell."
If my mothers faith
was the Starship Enterprise,
over the next week she achieved warp factor 9.
I cant hear you!
Amen.
Let em hear ya in heaven!
- Amen! - Heck yeah! Amen!
Despite his concerns over her sanity
my dad found a rock worthy of her faith garden.
Ooh, right over there.
Here?
Gently!
...It's a rock.
I know, but still.
I pray that you protect Sheldon...
What are you doing?
I'm praying for you.
She needs it more than I do.
You think I didnt start with that.
Lord, thank you for inspiring me
to build this faith garden and for your eternal love.
Also, please look after the Hanson family.
to find strength...
in their time of grief.
And I thank you for the years they have
with their beautiful daughter.
So when you gonna take me to my learner's permit.
Georgie, you've heard us telling Sheldon
about asking questions at inappropriate time.
Yeah, so?
So, given whats happened in this week
do you think its appropriate time
to be talking about driving?
Why? Cause that girl died?
Yes, that!
For your information, I've been excellent driver.
I wouldnt trust you to push... car.
Would you feel more confident If I told you
I already know How to drive.
- Video games dont count. - I'll have you know
I've driven Meemaws car.
I also drove your truck... when you were sleeping
Are you crazy?!
I parked it and everything, you had no idea.
Okay, let...
let me get this straight...
youre trying to prove to me that you are responsible person.
by admitting you stole my truck.
I said I was responsible, never said I was smart.
Hey.
Lets go out.
- Go out where? - I dont know,
Dairy Queen, shooting range, lawn dancing.
Have you been drinking?
I might've had a wine cooler or two.
Sweetheart, that aint drinking.
The bartender asked to see my ID
Honey, he does that to get tips.
He asked me for mine, too.
Well, I like to think were both young attractive ladies.
To that old fart, Yeah.
Mmm.
Whoa, pace yourself, cowgirl.
Im fine.
Are we gonna shoot pool or not.
You bet.
Hmm!
Did you know George and I used to come here
when we first started dating?
Is that so?
He kissed me right over there on that booth.
Why, was there some barbecue sauce on your face.
Its a fat joke.
I got it, Mom.
Come on.
Why are you putting us to bed?
Cause your mothers out.
Where is she?
She is with your grandmother.
- Whered they go? - I dont know.
- Why dont you know? - Because I'm here with you!
Good night. Sweet dreams.
Mom gives us kisses.
Fine.
Mm, your beard is scratchy.
Too bad. Sheldon?
I respectfully pass.
Mom also does the goodnight dance.
Now youre just screwing with me.
Night.
You shouldve gone with... lullaby.
Yeah, I got cocky.
Slow down there, sister, you've got Church in the morning.
Who says I'm going?
What is happening with you?
Do you really want to know?
So, the other day I was making a cassarole
to bring over to the Hansons,
and I wanted to include a sympathy card.
So I started to write,
"Your daughters in a better place.
and I had to stop.
Because how could that possibly be true?
How could a better place be anywhere
than at home safe with her family.
She was just a little kid.
That could've...
been Georgie behind the wheel.
How could that possibly be God's plan.
Looks like you could use a shoulder to cry on.
No, she does not need a shoulder to cry on.
but I do need a place to store my pool stick.
Maybe I'd like that.
Get.
What the hell?
Your problem now.
- Ooh. - Watch it.
Here.
What am I supposed to do with her.
I dont know. But be careful.
Last time she was this drunk,
you ended up with with your first son.
Night.
He is not that fat, Mom!
Now you're cooking breakfast for us.
Your moms not feeling so well.
- Is she contagious? - No.
Just tired.
Did you check her for ticks?
Soon as she wakes up.
You can check her while she is asleep.
Sit down!
Do you even know how to cook?
Believe it or not, I am capable of making breakfast.
Sorry. Its not like we see you do much around here.
How about, thanks for cooking Dad.
Chocolate chips? thanks for cooking Dad.
Is Mom going to church?
I don't think she is up to it.
But she never misses church.
Are you feeling better?
Yes, baby, Im fine.
Allright, here we go.
Chocolate chips for breakfast and pizza for dinner.
I'm loving Dad.
Where were you last night?
Out with your grandmother.
But whered you go?
- Enough questions. - Yall ask me questions
when I come home late.
Oh, I can explain that... you're an idiot. We don't trust you.
Mom, you didn't say grace.
Don't worry about it.
Come on, yall.
Can I sit with you?
I think, Mommy needs to be alone right now.
All right.
Mom, I'm scared.
Why?
You didn't go to church, you've stopped saying grace.
I dont understand whats going on.
Its kind of hard to explain.
Is it me?
Did I do something wrong?
Of course not.
Come here.
Sheldon...
faith means believing in something
you can't know for sure is real.
And right now, I'm struggling with that.
So you don't believe in God anymore.
That isn't something for you to worry about.
I need to figure this out myself.
Can I help? Maybe I could provide fresh perspective.
I don't think so, baby.
Did you know if gravity
were slightly more powerful
the universe would collapse into a bowl.
I did not.
Also, if gravity were slightly less powerful
the universe would fly apart.
and there would be no stars or planets.
Where you going with this Sheldon?
Its just that gravity is precisely as strong
as it needs to be.
And if the ratio of the electro magnetic force
to the strong force wasn't one percent.
life wouldn't exist.
What are the odds that would happen all by itself.
Why are you trying to convince me to believe in God?
You don't believe in God.
I don't, but the precision of the universe
at least makes it logical to concude there is a creator.
Baby, I appreciate what you're trying to do.
But logic is here.
And my problem is here.
Well, there are 5 billion people on this planet
and you're the perfect mom for me.
What are the odds of that?
Oh.
Thank you, Lord, for this little boy.
I knew I could fix it.
Maybe it was you and the Lord.
I don't like shareing credit
but I knew in that moment it wasn't the appropriate time
to say it.
And Jacob said: "For I have seen God face to face
and my life is preserved."
Is this an appropriate time
mention that John 1:18 says,
"No man hath seen God at any time." Who is right?
Jacob or John?
Lets talk about it in the car.
The Lord,
Yes, Connie?
My grandson has a question.
Let er rip, kid.