Jesus Christ is Risen.. and He's +3 at Augusta

This weekend, Zach Johnson, the number 54 golfer in the world , won the Masters by holding off a late charge by Tiger Woods. It is always great to see a Major won by someone without a major name. But my admiration for Johnson, a native Iowan, faded a bit in the post game interview when Johnson proceeded to thank god for all his help on Augusta's tabeltop greens and for protecting him while Tiger prowled.

Isn't it just a little bit arrogant to think that Christ was somehow involved in your golf game? Is that what our notion of the Supreme Being has become? Some sort of exalted Life Coach, some kind of Best Buddy who offers sage advice in times of crisis? Is it any wonder that people have difficulty taking the notion of god seriously when so many believers blather on like he is just their own personal Oprah? It seems like Christiantity was a lot more credible before it became just another self help group. God is merciful, kind, and all knowing. Appearently he can help you stick your short irons as well.