Christianity and the Art of Surfboard Shaping, part one

Sine intermissione orate [Pray without ceasing]

Many members of my generation have an affection for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I regret that it’s an affection I have never shared. Sorry, fans of the book. Don’t judge me.

For those unfamiliar, and I will be kind and not describe the book as an excellent example of ‘70’s-era gas, Zen is a presentation of a hybrid philosophy, called th…