Upon returning from his first circus a young boy commented, “Once you have been to a circus you will never enjoy a prayer meeting again.” Such sentiment implies that Christianity is like going to the dentist; it is good for you but it will be a miserable experience. The stereotype of a joyless, guilt-filled religion surrounds us. It is said that a priest once said to Grouch Marx, “Grouch, I want to shake your hand for all the joy you have brought into the world.” Groucho responded, “I want...