The mind of a child is something else.
Although schools these days are largely secular, instructing a child to write a letter to God’s an interesting social experiment!
Third-graders are curious but don’t have the learned experience to have all the answers. Their innocent inability to conceptualize God can lead to all sorts of hilarious and absurd questions.
If you had the chance, what would you ask? If we’re in a simulation, what would you say to our developers?
Check out these 30 hilariously clever, inquisitive, and genuine letters to God from a group of third-graders. Fortunately for us, the mind of a child brims with unfiltered curiosity and utter inexperience, often yielding comedic gold!
1. Stars
Stars are dope – those flickering, glimmering balls of gas and rock so far away. Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Jeff appreciates the simple things. I like that.
2. Church
Logically, church seems like the best place to show something to God, right? Mickey D. does have some rad new kicks. I think God would be impressed. If God can’t see them in church, where can Mickey show off his new shoes?
3. How old is God?
That’s a great question, Dennis. Would God not exist forever, or simply as long as spacetime has existed? Perhaps since the big bang? I have so many questions! So does Dennis.
4. Puppy no brother
Joyce wants a puppy. She’s tried everything. She’s been praying forever! Instead, she got a baby bro… They say God works in mysterious ways. He’s actually not that bad – almost as cute as a puppy.
5. You have everything
These kids are wicked smart. What a great question. I’m not sure why a God would be jealous, at least towards humanity. Would God express jealousy at all?
6. Holiday
I’m with ya Ginny! That’s an excellent suggestion. I hope God’s listening. The more holidays the better.
7. Genie lamp
Asking God to grant you a wish, gifting you a genie lamp to grant even more wishes? The mind of a child truly is amazing. Genies are pretty powerful, too.
8. Life
If only we could see evolution occur in real-time before our eyes! Some new animals would be great, we’ve already aided in the mass extinction of so many others… At this point, we really do need God’s help. Is there a way to resurrect recently extinct species?
9. The sun
“Thos” Edison’s credited with the popularization of the lightbulb, yes. But obviously the concept and reality of light existed long before Edison. This third-grader doesn’t have it right quite yet, but the dots are connecting. Thomas Edison was a con artist anyway, stealing from God’s original genius.
10. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha
Well, she’s right. Unless brother told the full-blown truth about the birds and the bees, she’s correctly snuffed out some BS. I wonder what brother said. The truth was either too unbelieveable or he gave a very… vanilla portrayal of what goes down.
11. Thinking of you
Susan has some very mature penmanship for a third-grader. But she doesn’t know much about babies and the birds and the bees. Awwww, she said “I always think of you.” I thought that was sweet.
12. Poem
Wow, that’s a mature poem. Great work, Daniel (age 8)! Keep it up, God would be proud. And I wish we didn’t die, but unfortunately that’s a fact of life.
13. The reverend
Donny is essentially wondering if reverends have a personal relationship with God… as if he’s someone you can hang out with. I wonder if God would be chill… It could go either way.
14. Holloween
I feel like that’s probably how Halloween should be spelled. As long as it’s in good taste, wear whatever you want Marnie! God might not approve of the Devil, but Halloween should be an exception. That’s a solid idea for a costume.
15. Giraffes
Hey! Giraffes are adorable! They do look pretty ridiculous, though. There’s no denying that, Norma. It might have been an accident!
16. The stapler
The stapler is definitely slept on. It simply gets the job done. Staples are often more useful than glue. Imagine gluing documents together… Or maybe the paper clip would witness a renaissance in popularity.
17. Kissing
I can understand why a child would think kissing’s off-limits in a church. That seems like a logical place where kissing would be either prohibited or looked down on. But there are momentous occasions that require a kiss, like a wedding! That might be you one day, Neil!
18. Do unto others
Treat others the way you’d like to be treated, right? I’m not sure what she means by fixing her brother… What’s a god that doesn’t mean what it says? I hope Darla treats her brother with love!
19. Rat
Rats aren’t even that bad. They’re smart and make cool companions. I knew a guy named Johnny that had a rat. I liked that rat.
20. How did you know?
That’s quite the question. How do any of us know who we are. or that we exist? As Descartes once said, “I think, therefore I am.” Does God think, too? Or just do?
21. Family love
Children can be so frank. It’s adorable and hilarious. You’re not alone, Nan. Sometimes family can be difficult. I’d imagine it’s not easy for God to keep up with literally everyone…
22. Invisible
Can invisibility not be a “trick,” Lucy? God could theoretically turn invisible whenever. That’s an interesting, unanswerable question. They’re not mutually exclusive!
23. Best God for the job
Charles is a wordsmith. He’s paying his respects the best he can. I’m not sure the role of God is something that can be transferred to another, more qualified entity. Maybe we can hire a God that can reverse climate change.
24. Your employees
God has some solid employees. He also has some harsh business competition. God also grants amazing retirement packages for those that put in good work. Once you’re out of the game, you’re supposed to get an amazing ever after.
25. American
A God should know no borders. A true God cares not for nationality or imaginary divisions. All nations are equal in God’s eyes, right? God’s no member of any nation – just the presumed birther of this realm.
26. Inventions
The gift of foresight is a great thing. When you’ve woven the fabric of the universe, you can probably see what lies ahead. Perhaps all future words in the story of existence have already been written. This includes “future” inventions.
27. The first human
I have a feeling the first Homo sapiens wasn’t particularly smart. We barely have it together as is. Honestly, even Adam didn’t seem like the smartest guy…
28. Cain and Abel
Maybe, Larry. Maybe… I’m glad you and your brother have been getting along. Others should follow your example.
29. Sunday school
Tom’s a pretty clever one. He’s asking all the right questions. Isn’t Sunday the day of rest? Then why are parents forcing all their children to go to Sunday school?!
30. Countries
Unfortunately, we draw them, Nan. Maybe there will come a day when these arbitrary lines cease to exist. Imagine a harmonious, united humanity. Maybe one day…
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