Young Sheldon

"That everyone who believes

may have eternal life in here.

For God so loved the world

that he gave his one and only son."

Here we go.

Yes, Sheldon?

When you said God gave his son to the world

did you mean Earth or the Universe.

Earth.

But if God created the universe,

wouldn't he want to save all of it?

Yes, uh, he would.

Then why did you say Earth?

"Earth" is a synonym for the universe.

He is grabbing his straws now.

So if Gods plan is to save all of the Universe

that means a race of Octopus Aliens light years away

could only be saved by Jesus?

Sure.

- Even though they never heard of him. - Yes.

Even though his appearance might be terrifying to them.

Wh-Why would his appearance be terrifying?

He has four limbs and they have eight.

- Okay, thats enough. - No, no.

I prayed people would be more interested in my sermons

I suppose I should've been more specific.

Sheldon, if these creatures...

were born without sin,

they don't need to be saved by Jesus.

What if an octopus Adam and Eve brought sin to their world.

Would they be saved by a human Jesus or an Octopus Jesus.

Episode Title: "A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens"

And then I said octopus aliens didn't need to become Christian

because theyre not affected by regional sin

You shouldve been there; Pastor Jeff almost started crying.

Oh, now Im sorry I've missed it.

Thats your fault for having a hangover.

Or its Gods fault for putting Sunday morning

after Saturday night.

Meemaw, could you take me to Radio Shack.

- Hello? - Sure, maybe later.

Laters a little vague.

Could you please be more specific.

When Im good and ready. How is that?

Better, but I'd really like to note this down.

No. Why dont you ask your father to take you.

- Dad? - What?

Can you please take me to Radio Shack?

Im busy. Ask your Meemaw.

I did. She said to ask you.

Well, ask her again.

Seems counterintuitive, but allright.

Meemaw?

Oh, Lord.

Everything okay?

No.

Stephanie Hansons daughter was in car accident last night.

She died.

Oh, no.

My God.

Aah! She was barely 16.

That is horrible.

Is there anything we can do?

I dont know.

Um... ugh.

I need to call folks at the Church.

Any more thoughts on Radio Shack.

Sheldon, do you really think...

this is the appropriate time to ask that question?

I did, but now I'm second guessing myself.

How you holding up?

Im okay.

16 years old.

Its just awful.

Its all part of Gods plan.

How come we dont get to go to the funeral?

Why would you want to go to a funeral?

I've never been to one.

When you get to be my age, you'd get to to go plenty.

Thats, like, a hundred years from now.

You make it hard to love you.

Do you really see a dead body?

Sometimes.

How close do you get to it?

Real close, if you want.

And the clothes theyre wearing,

is that the clothes the become ghost in.

Depends. In the movie Ghost,

Patrick Swayze has on...

Casper runs around butt naked.

Maybe he died naked.

Thats fun to think about.

And yall wonder why you're not at the funeral.

Good morning, Peg.

Well, it will be once this cup sank word its magic.

Is Pastor available?

Oh, he is on the phone with his wife.

- Oh, should I come back? - Nah.

He usually gets his groveling down pretty quick.

So... that little Hanson girl, that was horrible. Huh?

Yeah.

Reminds you that...

life is precious.

Youre up, slugger.

Come in.

I have the clothing drive flyers If you'd like to take look.

Thank you.

You all right, Mare?

No, not really.

Um... I cant stop thinking about that little girl.

I understand.

Thats why its important in these times

to take comfort in our faith.

What if thats not doing the trick.

Events like this can certainly create doubt.

It happens to me more often than I'd like to admit.

What do you do?

I roll up my sleeves and I work even harder at serving our Lord.

Mary, we each have a relationship with God.

And relationships take work.

Get out there.

Help the needy, start a Bible study,

hug a stranger and tell em Lord loves them.

But not a child; That backfires on you, big-time.

Thank you, Pastor Jeff.

You are most welcome.

Oh, and tell Sheldon

I spoke to my seminary proffessor

and the official ruling is:

God would appear to the octopus Aliens in octopus Alien form

and save their eight legged souls.

Praise Jesus!

I should put that in a sermon.

Hold on, hold on.

Thank you God for this food we are about to recieve

of our bodies, and bless the hands prepared it. Amen.

We're doing this at breakfast now.

Yes, I think its a nice idea.

Shes eating Count Chocula.

Doesn't he play for the other side?

I'm so glad God blessed you with a sense of humor, George.

Mom, have you received any distressing phonecalls today?

No. Why?

Just wondering if this is the appropriate time

to ask if you could take me to Radio Shack.

Sorry, sweetheart, I can't today.

I have to bring this food over to the Hanson Family.

Then I have my new prayer group.

And after that, I'm gonna get started

on a faith garden in the backyard.

A faith garden? What the hell is that.

Language.

Its an outdoorsy place for me to speak to God.

Don't you already speak to him indoorsy.

Yes, but in the backyard,

I can enjoy the beautiful world he gave us.

You can also smell the sparks chicken coop.

Well, I think it sounds nice.

Thank you. Im gonna need you truck

to get all the dirt and flower that I need.

- Sure. - Oh, oh, almost forgot.

Can you keep an eye out for a rock big enough

to paint a Psalm on?

I can do that.

Wish me luck!

Luck!

Mm-hmm!

Is Mom okay?

How the heck should I know?

She left. You can say "hell."

If my mothers faith

was the Starship Enterprise,

over the next week she achieved warp factor 9.

I cant hear you!

Amen.

Let em hear ya in heaven!

- Amen! - Heck yeah! Amen!

Despite his concerns over her sanity

my dad found a rock worthy of her faith garden.

Ooh, right over there.

Here?

Gently!

It's a rock.

I know, but still.

I pray that you protect Sheldon...

What are you doing?

I'm praying for you.

She needs it more than I do.

You think I didnt start with that.

Lord, thank you for inspiring me

to build this faith garden and for your eternal love.

Also, please look after the Hanson family.

To find strength...

in their time of grief.

And I thank you for the years they have

with their beautiful daughter.

So when you gonna take me to my learner's permit.

Georgie, you've heard us telling Sheldon

about asking questions at inappropriate time. Right.

Yeah, so?