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This weekend the carnival season will kick off. There will be enough parades to satisfy the appetite of those who love carnival.

The Webster’s dictionary describes carnival, which takes place just before Lent, as a time of revelry, festivity, moneymaking, a time or place of excess, vitality, chaos, etc.

February 25^th is the last day of the carnival season. People will come from all over the world to celebrate Mardi Gras, which literally means “Fat Tuesday.”

“Laissez les bons temps rouler.” (Let the good times roll.) That’s what the majority of Louisianans, especially in south Louisiana, will do during the Mardi Gras weekend.

Mardi Gras, in my opinion, is one of the most anti-God celebrations of all. Did I ever participate? You bet I did. I rode on a float, got drunk, and got caught up in the wicked spirit that prevails during that season.

“Mardi Gras Madness,” as some people describe it, is now bigger than ever and is considered one of the biggest outdoor parties in the world.

“Madness” is defined as a condition of being mad. “Mad” is defined as crazy, insane, foolish, and senseless. Many cities outside of Louisiana have decided to copy the celebration for which New Orleans is famous.

Some people make Mardi Gras a family day. On that day, the family will be exposed to drunkenness, drug use without fear of arrest, people urinating in the streets, and people parading half-naked (and some naked). Good times??? You be the judge.

This being an opinion column, you may disagree with me and maybe even get a little angry. Before you overreact, I challenge you to ask yourself this question: Is God, our Heavenly Father, honored and pleased with such activity?

Am I writing this article as a self-righteous Christian? The answer is no.

With all the ungodly activities, many people pay tribute to other gods. If this is your thing, I say, “Go for it.” We all have a free choice.

I thank God that I have been delivered. The blinders have been removed. As for me and Jeanne, we choose to miss it all.

If you have any questions or comments, please write to Harold Keller at Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, or call (985) 652-8477.