Preaching Punchers

Two bible-blabbering pastors
from two denominational sectors
ended up in stitches and plasters.

One man yelled: "Faith alone can save a man!"
The other screamed: "Only good deeds can!"

They swung bulky bibles, shouted curses,
bludgeoned and battered their righteous faces.

Oh, how they tried to kill each other,
for faith, for charity, but didn't bother
to heed the Lord's words: "Love one another."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 27, 2010 at 3:28 AM
ah, the battle of beliefs. I like the idea here, though the conclusion may leave people thinking "love one another" is the answer, when the 1st pastor so clearly, Biblically, got it right. nice entertaining piece. - Kevin
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