There are several ways in which one voices their views and beliefs about religion. Whether it is within the scope of conversations, in the articles of magizines, in the writings of books and stories, on billboards,perhaps just by simply living out their convictions on a daily basis, or even through using all of the above. One way L. Schuler has chosen to voice his opinion about religion is found in his short story "Bananas In My Teeth". The three main points I'd like to discuss on his opinions about religion will be
             construed as rather grim, meaning that his outlook on religion will appear lacking positive convictions from within himself. This is well, for that is my intention. First, I will discuss examples of comments pertaining to his father. Next, those pertaining to his mother. Lastly, examples of comments relating to himself. Let's begin, shall we?
             Schuler's father is a man of religion, one who strived to do with what the family had, and well-mannered in discipline. To back these positive
             statements, Schuler mentions his father making it clear that with a commitment to the supreme directive that it is possible to live long and
             prosper, and, that was what the gospel was for. He said his father fixed most of the stuff around the house himself. And to the well-mannered discipline, Schuler points out that his father taught obedience and trust to his children.
             Nevertheless, refering to his father in regards to his parent's divorce, he writes, "Some things broken hangers and paperclips just can't fix." What Schuler seems to be suggesting here, is that his father's religious convictions and humble lifestyle were no longer good enough for his mother, if indeed they ever were, wouldn't you say? Which brings us to Schuler's next victim
             Schuler's mother is a woman of personal despair, lacks marital commitment, and is quite self-centered. To back these negative statements,
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