The Moral Code of Scrooge [Advent 2A - Matthew 3:1-12]
The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Matthew 3:1-12 The Moral Code of Scrooge Grace, Waterford ‘Tis the season…of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. At this point in history, it is, I believe, scientifically impossible to avoid the basic framework of the beloved 1843 novella during the month of December. The story of Scrooge and his ghosts has been endlessly re-told and adapted. In addition to the printed page, Old Scrooge has been on the screen since 1901, in what I can only imagine, was a highly ambitious, significantly condensed, six-minute retelling of the story. Since then, there have been dozens of additional adaptations – all longer than six minutes. You can watch versions featuring Bill Murray, George C. Scott, Mr. Magoo, Mickey Mouse (my own nostalgic favorite), Bugs Bunny, the Flintstones, Dr. Who, the animated Ghostbusters, Barbie, Dolly Parton, Mr. Belvedere, and, of course, the Muppets – to name just a few. ...