The Prodigal Son is one of the stupidest stories in the Bible
By Neal Stone We've all heard the story of the Prodigal Son. The story goes that one of two sons decides he deserves his inheritance before his father passes away and goes out into the world and blows it all and ends up living with pigs. He finally returns home to his father, and family. Does he get rebuked? Does he get punished or at least an “I told you so.” No! He gets a party. The best food in fact is used at his party. As for the good son who stayed home and honored and supported his father? He got squat. I feel that the prodigal son should have a different ending. We are told this is how salvation works. So that when we return to God he celebrates. I disagree. I think this is one of the most f'ed-up stories of the Bible. A story where a major brat is rewarded for disobedience and arrogance. Meanwhile, the good son gets screwed for being faithful and good to his family and father. You see, I have a personal issue with this story. I am “the good son”. I was the