Canon question re Brian's references to God

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

I have read a few fics by different writers who have the gang, mostly Brian, saying 'Thank the gods.' It started me wondering if that was canon for Brian to refer to multiple gods. I know it's not canon for Ted because of the speech he gave Emmett at the Seen the Light meeting (one of my favorite scenes) and I'm certain it's not canon for Michael or Emmett either. So, did I miss something said by Brian?

ETA: Seems to be non-canon. Thanks for all the help. You guys are the best! :)

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[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

Ep. 209 takes Brian through a lot of "revelations" regarding God and how he was raised. He refers to one God in the bar, and refers to Jesus needing to "lay off the Slim Fast" when in church.

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the help. I thought I must have missed something. I had a vague recollection of Brian referring to one God, but couldn't remember for certain which episode, if it was an episode, or if I was just remembering something from a fic.

[predec2.livejournal.com]

After his cancer treatment when his mother comes to visit him at Kinnetik and he goes to seek Justin out at Babylon later, he also says "Let's just say that GOD gave me another (or second chance, I forgot which one), and I don't want to blow it." He also utters the word "God!" right after Justin is lying on the concrete after being bashed and he's kneeling over him, so I don't think he EVER referred to more than one.

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

*headdesk* How could I have forgotten the scene at the garage! There was so much anguish in his voice as he cried out after Justin was bashed. I never thought about the scenes involving his mother since I figured he might refer to 'her' God, hence I forgot about the scene where he meets up with Justin after the altercation with Joanie at Kinnetik. (And I'm always confusing canon with fics since I read a lot of fics!) :)

Thanks for the help!

[predec2.livejournal.com]

You're welcome; glad that I could help. I think I've been watching way too many of those eps lately - LOL!

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

LOL! Not possible! As Brian would say "Never enough." ;)

[predec2.livejournal.com]

You're right; what was I thinking?;)

[gaedhal.livejournal.com]

In the hospital after the bombing, Deb and Brian are together in the chapel. She asks
God to save Michael and then asks Brian if he wants to say a prayer. He says, "No,"
but then he adds, "You (God) better fucking listen to her."

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

I remember that scene, but again, wasn't sure if he was just 'talking' to the God that Debbie believes in. Thanks for the help!

[sunandstars-1.livejournal.com]

Non-canon ~ in Moonshadow Tribe ~ Thyme & Sabina's Fic ~Sunshine Stories ~ Brian's consistently uses the phrase "Thank the Gods".
This is just for reference.
Ellen

[wouldbedorothy.livejournal.com]

It's very likely that a few other writers subconsciously (or as homage) co-opted the phrase from Sunshine Stories.

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought of it that way! Thanks!

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that series (which I have been re-reading) is one that had me wondering. If I remember correctly even Justin, Ted, Emmett and Michael say "Thank the Gods" which I knew wasn't canon for any of them, but I wasn't certain about Brian. Thanks for the help!

[ryosato.livejournal.com]

He often says "Christ!" though, instead of "Shit!" or whatever. XD

[cowboystracker.livejournal.com]

Ha! That's so true! Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the help! :)

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

Most people, regardless of religious affiliation, blaspheme. At the same time, authors tend to attribute a 'gods' qualifier to those that aren't particularly religious. The funny thing is, in the Harry Potter books, I think it was Goblet Of Fire, JK Rowling has Ron Weasley say 'Jesus', which tossed me so far out of the book at the time. It was so out of character for someone who knows little of the Muggle world, although Hermione, Harry, Seamus or Dean saying it would have made sense.

That said, Brian and the rest often say God or Christ or Jesus. Especially Emmett.