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"A Pagan Joke" A Pagan died and, much to her surprise, put up herself at the Pearly Gates set about St. Peter. He walked up to her and said, "Hello, and welcome." She stared at St. Peter in complete confusion. " attend a minute," she said. "I was supposed to end up in the Summerlands." He smiled. "Ah, you must be one of our Pagan sisters. Follow me, please." Peter gestured for her to prolong him down a small path, which went through the gates and down a bit to the left. They walked for a short while, then he stepped back and gestured her forward. face past his hand, she saw the verdant fields and forests of her desired Summerlands. She saw multitude feasting, dancing, and making merry, exactly as she expected. While shaking her head in wonder, the Pagan happened to glance over to one side and saw a small group of mountain a short way past from the edge of the Summerlands. The people in the group were watching the revelers, but non join ing them. Instead, they were screaming and weeping piteously. The Pagan looked at St. Peter. "Who are those people?" St. Peter replied, "Them? Theyre fundamentalists. Theyre a bit surprised to see you all on that point, so they stand there and carry on like that all day." wherefore? Dont they have better things to do?"      Peter leaned conspiratorially toward her. "They dont really have a choice. Theyre actually in Hell. God doesnt like being told what He thinks." I start this paper with this joke to prove a point. When read, pagans, athiests, and those that lie extracurricular the mainstream of Christianity will enjoy it, while Christian Fundamentalists and Conservatives will think it is in poor taste. Some might go so far as to say My goodness, he is going to step on a muckle of toes with that The question remains, though, WHOSE toes, and why does it matter? The answer can be found if we examine the psychology of Christianity.Ch ristianity is one of the worlds most widespread and pervasive religions, and has been round a good long while. Wherever it goes, it seems to spread and promulgate and overrun. evangelical Christians send out missionaries to fulfill one of the commands given to them in the record Go ye forth and preach the Gospel to all nations, baptizing them in the found of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Mt. 2819) Christi... ...rt or be ostracized, join or suffer, experience Christ or be of the devil, and accept the Church or be destroyed. Not all Christians do this and not at all times. nevertheless some Christians do commit acts of destruction and this fearful violence is occurring occasional and has occurred for most of the last two millennia somewhere on our world. The night is black,Without a moon.the air is thick and still.The vigilantes gather onThe lonely torchlit hill.Features distorted in the flickering light,The faces are twisted and grotesque.Silent and stern in the suffer n ight,The mob moves like demons possesed.Quiet in conscience, calm in their right, confident their ways are best.The righteous riseWith burning eyesOf abuse and ill-will.Madmen fed on fear and liesTo beat and burn and kill.They say there are strangers who threaten us,In our immigrants and infidels.They say there is strangeness also dangerousIn our theatres and bookstore shelves,That those who know whats best for us mustiness rise and save us from ourselves.Quick to judge,Quick to anger,Slow to go steadyIgnorance and prejudiceAnd fearWalk hand in hand.... Neil Peart, Witch race