Pervasive Illusion: Everyone Praises Something

Within our city, there is a pervasive illusion that there are two kinds of people: those who praise God and everyone else. However, the premise that only some people praise is faulty, as everyone prizes something and directs their life towards a particular goal. It is argued that everyone has a god, something they locate at the center of their life. Los Angeles is described as a city of praise, with people pursuing praise in various aspects of life, such as sports, career, or approval from others. The danger lies in pursuing something that is not transcendent or able to meet the deep soul's hunger for meaning and satisfaction.