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Walt: Boy are you in for a big surprise. (Thinks for a moment) Listen, Pam, maybe I should explain how Christianity works. I mean, it's really very simple. You see, sin separates man from God. There's this huge chasm..... (makes large hand gestures) God is on one side -- all the people on the other side--
Pam: (Cuts him off) You're dead wrong, my friend! God is a divine power that exists in all people. God doesn't reside in a place called heaven, nor will she sit in judgment of sinners. Now if you don't mind I'd like to look at the menu! (Reads the menu)
Walt: (Ignores her request and says in a condescending tone) No, no, nooooo. God is a person, not a.... a force! (Holds up his Bible.) The Bible says: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God--"
Pam: (Holds her hand up) Stop right there. I don't want to hear another word you have to say! (She abruptly stands and digs in her purse for money, then tosses it on the table)
Pam: (To Annie on her way out) I left more than enough for the tea and a tip.
Annie refills Walt's cup then goes to refill Carol's.
Annie: You see that guy over there? He just scared my customer off.
Carol: Yeah, I saw her leave - and she didn't look happy. (Carol is wearing a large cross around her neck)
Annie: He was tryin' to give her a lesson in religion, but I guess she wasn't buyin' it. (Gestures with her finger) Well, if I were her, I'd have left too! He made God sound so mean.... (Stares at Carol's cross) Say, you're wearing a cross. Does that mean you're a Christian?
Carol: (She tugs on her cross. Her tone is evasive) Uh, yeah, I am…
Annie: (Relieved) Do you think God's mean?
Carol: (Seeming uncomfortable) Mean? Oh, uh.... No. God is kind and loving.
Annie: That jerk over there made him sound like an ogre. Would a nice God would send people to hell?
Carol: (Stares at her for a moment. Finally she opens her mouth to speak, then changes her mind) Do you have chocolate cake today?
Annie: We sure do. Want a slice?
Carol: Yes.... please.
Annie: (Turns to leave, then quickly turns back again) Carol, do you mind if I ask you a question?
Carol: (Shakes her head) Um, no.
Annie: Well, I was just wondering if..... I mean, does God love.... (Pauses) Do you suppose God loves me?
Carol: (Nods slowly, obviously nervous) Sure.... (Quickly takes a sip of coffee) God loves everyone.
Annie: I guess I don't see it that way. Maybe because when I was a kid my dad used to beat me black
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