You Want Proof? I'll Give You Proof!

In case you had any lingering doubts as to whether megachurches are anything but dubious businesses who make mad coin by catering to the fears of sheep, this should quash them:

When Christmas Falls on Sunday, Megachurches Take the Day Off

The link is to the New York Times's site, so in a few days after this postdate, you'll have to pay to read the whole article. But, apart from the headline, here's all you really need to know:

Megachurch leaders say that the decision is in keeping with their innovative and "family friendly" approach and that they are compensating in other ways. Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., always a pacesetter among megachurches, is handing out a DVD it produced for the occasion . . .

Granted, I'm not going to church on Christmas, either. But at least I'm not sanctimonius about my beliefs the other 364 days of the year.