Video Allegory of Being a Cubs Fan

Well, for the hundredth straight year the Cubs have disappointed their fans, this time getting swept in the first round of the playoffs after having the best record in the National League. I believe that being a Cubs fan takes optimism and hope, despite all the evidence. This video pretty much sums it up. You only need to watch the first minute and a half.

Charlie is me, and Lucy is the Cubs.

Does the "Prosperity Gospel" Share Blame for People's Bad Finances?

Time has an interesting, though brief, article on their website today with musings from some theologians who say congregants at prosperity gospel churches may well be highly represented amongst those who have overextended themselves financially. (LINK) The hypothesis is that such congregants were told that God will create prosperity for them if they "step out in faith" and thus many of these folks may have taken out mortgages they cannot afford under the assumption that God would bless them for doing so. I'd guess that at least some people acted in this way, and that's a shame. In fairness, the article fails to provide proof of the contention that prosperity-theology followers took out more bad mortgages and loans.

PS: The story at the end of the article isn't necessarily magical and could have been an answer to prayer. Also, the mortgage trouble the person was in may or may not have been a result of irresponsible borrowing.