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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