The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, "You
had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket
theater seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church
always fills first now."
The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, "And you
told me adding a little more beat to the music would bring young
people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in
that rock'n-roll gospel choir. Now our services are consistently
packed to the balcony."
"Thank you, Father," answered the young priest. "I am pleased
that you are open to the new ideas of youth."
"All of these ideas have been well and good," said the elderly
priest, "But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru
confessional."
"But, Father," protested the young priest, "my confessions
and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!"
"Yes," replied the elderly priest, "and I appreciate that... But
the flashing neon sign, *'Toot'n Tell or Go to Hell'* cannot stay
on the church roof."
