That's...interesting

Paul and I just watched the Scrubs episode from last week (aired March 28, 2006). Sorry to spoil it if you haven't seen it, but it's the one where Carla and Turk find out they're having a baby (!!!). At the end of the episode, Carla gets to announce to the whole gang that they're expecting. In true Scrubs (and almost every other show on TV right now) fashion, a song plays over a montage at the end. Paul noticed the lyrics sounded spiritual, so we wound (or whatever you do to DVR recordings...scooted? ran?) it back to have another listen. We heard these lyrics...

All of the words in all of my life that could never explain and never describe
All of my love, which is nothing to hide so I lift up my hands and I worship

By Your grace You let me come talk to You
It's not that I'm worthy
I thank you Jesus
For the love that You have shown

It was so interesting because it was a praise and worship song played at a joyous occasion. Almost appropriate that way. It was nice...they didn't bleep out "Jesus" or anything, but it was just so unexpected. I think I'm okay with it, but it really took me off guard. Particularly on a show where there are no Christian characters. Maybe Mandy Moore is witnessing to Zach Braff! :)

Seriously, this is just what I'm interested in doing research on. How do people negotiate spiritual meanings in their lives? How does mass media help them do that? I'm interested in other opinions...whether you're a Christian or not, I'd like to hear what you think about all of this.

So, bring it on.