An Open Letter To All My Male Friends...

[Flatulo]

4. You can forget about having 'born again' or other conservative Christians ever questioning the truth

of the bible.

I've worked with many scientists and engineers. - people educated at the masters and doctorate level - who take every word in the bible as absolute, literal truth. I have an old friend who, every Christmas, sends a lengthy email out to all his heathen friends - myself included - begging them to save their eternal souls by accepting Jesus into our lives or be forever doomed to burn in hell.

Usually I ignore it, but this year I patiently replied that I honestly just didn't believe any of it... and I haven't heard from him since. He's alienated his children, who fled at the first opportunity, and most of his friends, but he remains undeterred. He is on a mission.

Another time a colleague was preparing to depart for Japan on a business trip. I asked him if he minded spending so much time (30 hours) flying. He smiled broadly and replied 'No, not at all. In fact, I hope that plane blows to smithereens at 35,000 feet, because as I fall to earth, I do so with the knowledge that I'll be with my sweet Jesus in just a few moments.' I'm so glad I never flew with that cheerful idiot.

No, you won't get that bunch to examine their premises.