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03-18-2003, 05:19 PM

There is this atheist swimming in the ocean. All of the sudden he sees this shark in the water, so he starts swimming towards his boat.

As he looks back he sees the shark turn and head towards him. His boat is a ways off and he starts swimming like crazy. He's scared to death, and as he turns to see the jaws of the great white beast open revealing its teeth in a horrific splendor, the atheist screams, "Oh God! Save me!"

In an instant time is frozen and a bright light shines down from above. The man is motionless in the water when he hears the voice of God say, "You are an atheist. Why do you call upon me when you do not believe in me?"

Aghast with confusion and knowing he can't lie the man replies, "Well, that's true I don't believe in you, but how about the shark? Can you make the shark believe in you?"

The Lord replies, "As you wish," and the light retracted back into the heavens and the man could feel the water begin to move once again.

As the atheist looks back he can see the jaws of the shark start to close down on him, when all of sudden the shark stops and pulls back.

Shocked, the man looks at the shark as the huge beast closes its eyes and bows its head and says, "Thank you Lord for this food for which I am about to receive..."

**Ann** · 03-18-2003, 06:09 PM

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DolphinBlue · 03-18-2003, 08:34 PM

Good one Doug

I have to share this true story...

...last weekend while staying at the beach, a friend of mine was caught in a terrible rip that took her so far out she couldn't see land. Apparently she was struggling for 15 minutes or so and prayed she would be ok. Just as she prayed, she saw a small boat approaching with two lifeguards in it. They moved close to her and told her to "Give us your hand". Being the alcoholic that she is and not wanting to look silly, she actually said "I'll be alright, thanks" haha but they dragged her in anyway. Apparently she acted very cool on the beach in front of onlookers and just said "Oh, thanks" to the men who saved her.

She told me later that she couldn't believe she wanted to save face more than save her life.

03-18-2003, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	The Atheist and the Shark There is this atheist swimming in the ocean. All of the sudden he sees this shark in the water, so he starts swimming towards his boat. As he looks back he sees the shark turn and head towards him. His boat is a ways off and he starts swimming like crazy. He's scared to death, and as he turns to see the jaws of the great white beast open revealing its teeth in a horrific splendor, the atheist screams, "Oh God! Save me!" In an instant time is frozen and a bright light shines down from above. The man is motionless in the water when he hears the voice of God say, "You are an atheist. Why do you call upon me when you do not believe in me?" Aghast with confusion and knowing he can't lie the man replies, "Well, that's true I don't believe in you, but how about the shark? Can you make the shark believe in you?" The Lord replies, "As you wish," and the light retracted back into the heavens and the man could feel the water begin to move once again. As the atheist looks back he can see the jaws of the shark start to close down on him, when all of sudden the shark stops and pulls back. Shocked, the man looks at the shark as the huge beast closes its eyes and bows its head and says, "Thank you Lord for this food for which I am about to receive..."

03-18-2003, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,164	:bojo: :bojo: :bojo: __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

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03-18-2003, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
DolphinBlue Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 622	Good one Doug I have to share this true story... ...last weekend while staying at the beach, a friend of mine was caught in a terrible rip that took her so far out she couldn't see land. Apparently she was struggling for 15 minutes or so and prayed she would be ok. Just as she prayed, she saw a small boat approaching with two lifeguards in it. They moved close to her and told her to "Give us your hand". Being the alcoholic that she is and not wanting to look silly, she actually said "I'll be alright, thanks" haha but they dragged her in anyway. Apparently she acted very cool on the beach in front of onlookers and just said "Oh, thanks" to the men who saved her. She told me later that she couldn't believe she wanted to save face more than save her life.

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