I bring this out once a year - if I can find a safe place to tell it.
Three (insert choice of non-western ethnic type here) arrived at the pearly gates hopihg for admission. St. Peter surveyed the applicants and noted that although none were Christian, all had lived good lives.
"My friends" said Peter, "Although your papers are not in order, I can admit those of you who can answer this question correctly."
"What is Easter?"
The first in line considered and spoke. (insert choice of non-western ethnic accent) "Easter, Christian holiday, Family gather... they decorate tree, exchange gifts..."
BAM! He's gone.
The second applicant tried. "Easter, Christian moveable feast... There is turkey, cranberries pumpkin pie...."
WHAM!
The third approached with confidence.
"Easter, the most important Christian holiday. Jesus is crucified on the cross, he is dead. Jesus is buried in tomb three days. On the third day Jesus rise... He come out of the tomb..."
St. Peter is beaming!
The applicant continues, "He see his shadow...."
I was born a heretic. I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.
--Susan B. Anthony, U.S. reformer and suffragist
