Deep Thinker

Dawson always asks random questions, some that make no sense at all.  But occasionally he asks a question that gets me thinking.

The other day we were driving by a church and had this conversation:
Dawson: "Are shooting stars for people who don't believe in God?"
Me: "What do you mean?"
Dawson: "Since they don't believe in God, is that their thing to believe in?"
Me: "Not necessarily (not really knowing what to say here.)  Shooting stars are just something fun to see and if you want to make a wish you can, but usually if you believe in God, you realize that it is just for fun and that your wish probably won't come true.  It's kind of like a wishing well.  Some people like to toss in their coins and make a wish for fun."
Dawson: "What's so fun about throwing away your money???"
James: "Exactly!  Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned."

Overall, it was funny and I'm still not sure I answered him correctly, but he moved on and left me pondering his question.