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."
