Posthuman Blues

It seems to me that gospel "witnessing" is on the rise. Twice in the last week I've contended with guys getting in my face quizzing me about the role of Jesus in my life while I'm trying to window-shop. I can't prove it, but I think the rise in "witnessing" -- if there is one -- is connected to the upcoming fake election. There's a certain fervor in the air, an apocalyptic vibe -- and the primary symptom is desperation. These God-freaks feel they need to rope in as many converts as they can, and I get the disquieting feeling their time-table is more or less that of the Bush vs. Kerry campaign feud, perhaps triggered by the "debates."