Yesterday I was thinking about my mom. One thing she used to tell me that if I made faces at her, my face would freeze that way forever. So I decided to ask ChatGPT if that was true and where it came from. Here’s the answer I got:
“No, making faces at your mom will not actually cause your face to freeze that way. This is a common myth that has been passed down through generations, but there is no scientific evidence to support it. The origin of this idea is not entirely clear, but it may have emerged as a way for parents to discourage children from making faces. The warning that making faces will cause your face to freeze may have been seen as a way to scare children into stopping the behavior.
In any case, it is important to remember that making faces is a harmless behavior that most children engage in at some point. While it may be annoying or disrespectful to some, it is not harmful and will not cause any lasting damage to the face.”
That got me thinking about another behavior some church people find annoying or disrespectful: asking questions. In some faith communities and families, asking about things you find confusing or want more information about means you’re in danger of losing salvation. Or you’re being influenced by “the world” and need correction. But that’s not right.
Everyone asks questions. It’s part of being human and growing as a person. In fact, it’s essential for growth. The Psalms are full of questions about life, human nature, and what God is like. Moses asked questions that pushed back on God’s decision to send him back to liberate the Israelites from slavery. There are a lot of questions in the New Testament too.
Never stop asking questions. If you do, your faith might freeze that way. 🙂
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