I've been fixated on too many negative things lately, and need to focus on something more whimsical. Maybe someone else could use some of this lighthearted stuff too.
So fun fact: beetles are an incredibly diverse group. Not only are they the largest order of insects, but there are also more described species of beetle than there are any other kind of animal. Because of this, there is this quote attributed to a scientist, J.B.S Haldane, that went something along the lines of: if there is a Creator, then he must have an inordinate fondness for beetles.
I don't know if he actually said that, but ya'll... hear me out. Whatever one's beliefs are about the nature of God, or if one even exists, this is genuinely such a funny concept to think about. I mean here we are, mortals on Earth with our own niche interests like turtles, legos, plants, pottery, medieval swords, dinosaurs, vintage coins, etc.
And then there's Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth, and sure, His work and glory is to bring to pass the eternal life of man, but also.... well....... listen folks, He just really likes beetles! That's His thing. Don't question it.
You think grandpa’s room full of model trains is impressive? Oh wait until you see the entire planet God has just for beetles! They may not be His children, but they are absolutely His babies.
The angels will keep asking "Lord why are you making so many of these?" and He'll like hold up a bunch of weevils and say "I just think they're neat!" [insert a Marge Simpson meme that I'm too lazy to make here]
Later they’ll ask “Lord, why did you let that asteroid kill off the dinosaurs? Are we to contemplate the mysteries of life and death in the cycles of your creations?”
God: ….....yes….... yes that’s exactly it. (Plot twist, He just got sick of everyone always talking about the dinosaurs and wanted an excuse to make more beetles).
