2014年ESL之日常生活 02 Converting to Another Religion

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Converting to Another Religion

Debbie: Okay, I’m off. I’ll be back around eight o’clock. 

Marcelo: Hey, where are you going in such a hurry? 

Debbie: I’m going to my religious education class. 

Marcelo: Religious education class? What’s that about? 

Debbie: Well, I’ve decided¹ to convert to McQuillanism. 

Marcelo: I’m not familiar with that denomination². It is Christian³, isn’t it? 

Debbie: No, it isn’t, but there are some similarities in the spiritual teachings between McQuillanism and Christianity, but we have different ways of worshiping – different prayers, hymns⁴, and rituals. 

Marcelo: It doesn’t sound legit. Are you sure McQuillanism isn’t really a cult⁵? 

Debbie: Of course not. My spiritual leader has been tutoring me on the tenets of the faith so I understand it, but I can see why you’d question it, since you don’t know anything about it. 

Marcelo: Well, as long as you’re satisfied. 

Debbie: I am and I can’t wait to become a full- fledged McQuillanite. McQuillanism is a little unconventional, but we take our faith very seriously. 

Marcelo: Have it your way. What’s that you’re carrying? 

Debbie: It’s a cat costume. As I said, we do things a little differently. 

Marcelo: I’m sorry I asked. 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse