I think "eschatology" is a funny word. Speaking it out loud makes potty-jokes come to mind. Say it, and I remember being 5. The definition of eschatology, "the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind," is much less funny. It, one might say, is a party pooper. (Too easy.) Seriously though, when thinking about the End of the World it doesn't hurt to throw in a dose of humor. Severity has its place, but I don't think it belongs in … [Read more...]