The Lord's Grace

Christian Humor

Modernizing The Church
25 May 2002

     The elder priest, speaking to the younger priest, said,  "I know you were reaching out to the young people when you had bucket seats put in to replace the first four pews.  It worked.  We got the front of the church filled first."
     The young priest nodded and the old one continued,  "And, you told me 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 that packed us to the balcony."
     "So,"  asked the young priest,  "what's the problem?"
     "Well,"  said the elder priest,  "I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional."
     "But Father,"  protested the young priest.  "My confessions have nearly doubled since I began that!"
     "I know, my son, but the flashing neon sign  'TOOT 'N TELL OR GO TO HELL'  has to go."