Sick of Fish

The odd thing about many parts of the South is the Catholic influence on even non-Catholic society.
Most people know of Mardi Gras but Good Friday is also a recognized Holiday.
Many liquor stores and bars get exited because Good Friday signals the nearing end of the Lenten season.
Even many Baptists and Pentecostals give up their bottles of Crown Royal for forty days and nights.

But Good Friday also means that the grocery stores will have a run on fish, shrimp and crawfish for the many, almost requisite, Fishfries.
It seems that everyone one sees is having a Fishfry and wants you to stop by to get a plate.

Now, I'm extremely religious - I just don't go to the same church that often.
When I do it's usually as a guest.
I once attended a church which stated that upon entering Heaven - I'd magically be turned white.
Really?
That is my reward for doing good deeds - I get to be white?
I once attended a mosque where the Imam told me that the only reason I sought to be honest was because I must have some white in my bloodline?
Really?
I have to be white to desire virtues?
I attended a church where the Pastor passed the plate five times in one afternoon - each time imploring worshipers to dig deeper.
Really?
The guy needs to take five collections to maintain the homes, cars and lifestyles of he and his children?

I'm all for religion - even though I doubt I know the true meaning of such.
But I hate the way many currently practice.
So this Good Friday I'll just be eating fish and saying my prayers on my own.