Boogity, Boogity, Boogity!
Rev. Joe Nelms delivered an interesting pre-race invocation before a NASCAR Nationwide series race Saturday. At an event like this, there will typically be an invocation at which the minister delivering will thank God for the beautiful weather and the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S. The prayer will include petitions for the safety of the drivers and the fans as well. Rev. Nelms wasn't content Saturday to offer up such a typical prayer. He thanked God "for the Fords, the Dodges, the Chevrolets, and the Toyotas..." for the"Sunoco racing fuel," and for his "smokin' hot wife." He ended the prayer with "in Jesus name, boogity, boogity, boogity, Amen!" Of course this has created a lot of stir amongst radio and TV talking heads and on the internet. I'm loathe to be openly critical of another minister, but I guess I'll have to make an exception in this case. I can't speak for Rev. Nelms' intentions with the prayer, and I ha