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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorNov 4, 2005

I saw this on another forum, I'm sure the person who posted it won't mind me sharing it.

Jane  :)

>An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. "What majestic
>trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!" he said to
>himself.
>As he continued walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the
>bushes.
>Turning to look, he saw a 7 foot grizzly charging towards him.
>He ran as fast as he could up the path. Looking over his shoulder he
>saw that the bear was closing in on him.
>
>His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run
>even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over
>to pick himself up but saw the bear raising his paw to take a swipe at
>him.
>
>At that instant the atheist cried out: "Oh my God!..."
>
>Time stopped.
>
>The bear froze.
>
>The forest was silent.
>
>It was then that a bright light shone upon the man and a voice came out

>of the sky saying: "You deny my existence for all of these years, teach

>others I don't exist and even credit creation to a cosmic accident.
>Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you

>as a believer?"
>
>The atheist looked directly into the light, "It would be hypocritical
>of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps,
>could you make the BEAR a Christian?"
>
>"Very well," said the voice. The light went out. And the sounds of
>the forest resumed.
>
>And then the bear lowered his paw, bowed his head and spoke, "Lord,
>bless this food which I am about to receive and for which I am truly
>thankful, Amen. "

jazzyrags Nov 4, 2005

Good one Jane

Deb Nov 4, 2005

I love it!  Thanks Jane!  :clap:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorNov 4, 2005