Is coffee its own religion?

Today the local newspaper wrote a piece about my favorite local coffee bar. It was really positive, as it well as it should be.

The coffee bar is run by the Pioneer church, a liberal Christian congregation. They have a passion for God, coffee and culture, and is something I as an agnostic really appreciate in a church. Not sure what you belive? Come to us, we won’t pressure you. is what they say, and even then the coffee bar is even more open. It’s just a regular place with jazz, pop, rock and classical music in the air, mingling with the sweet smell of coffees and food.

Not all who seek are comfortable with the brand of Christian, and that’s ok; it isn’t really the point. You choose your own way when seeking God. Call yourself whatever you want!

But then again; (almost) all who meet at Totalen, for that is the name of the building of old, love and enjoy coffee. Or the company. Isn’t then coffee almost it’s own religion? Or just a gateway leading to people that seek the same as you do?

If you drop by Haugesund and have time for a cup, why not drop by? Just ask anyone where Totalen lies. They’ll know.