The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, "It was a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theatre seats.
It worked like a charm. The front of the church fills first."
The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, "And I agreed with your suggestion that 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. We are packed to the balcony."
"Thank you, Father," answered the young priest. "I'm pleased you're so open to the new ideas of youth."
"However," said the elderly priest, "I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional."
"But, Father," protested the young priest, "my confessions have nearly doubled since I began that!"
"I know my son," replied the elderly priest, "but that flashing neon sign, 'Toot 'n Tell or Go To Hell' simply must be removed from the church roof!"
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