Noah's 2021 Ark

In the year 2021, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in America and said, “Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans.”

He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, “You have 6 months to build the ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights.”

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no ark.

“Noah!,” He roared, “I’m about to start the rain! Where is the ark?”

“Forgive me, Lord,” begged Noah, “but things have changed. I needed a building permit.”

“I’ve been arguing with the boat inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.”

“My neighbors claim that I’ve violated the neighborhood by-laws by building the ark in my backyard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the local Planning Committee for a decision.”

“Then the local Council and the electric company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the ark’s move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear none of it.”

“Getting the wood was another problem. There’s a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!”

“When I started gathering the animals the ASPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space.”

“Then the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that I couldn’t build the ark until they’d conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood.”

“I’m still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I’m supposed to hire for my building crew.”

“The Immigration Department is checking the visa status of most of the people who want to work.”

“The trade unions say I can’t use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with ark-building experience.”

“To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I’m trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.”

“So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this ark.”

Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky.

Noah looked up in wonder and asked, “You mean you’re not going to destroy the world?”

“No,” said the Lord. “The Government beat me to it.”

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God Bless America, written by Milton Berlin. - Archie Bunker

The Pope, I hope, can only be scared by God. - Donald Trump

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Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes? - Unknown

I do not believe in God and I am not an atheist. - Albert Camus

Without a doubt, it is the land God gave to Cain. - Mordecai Richler

God is not interested in your art but, your heart. - Ifeanyi E. Onuoha

God created the flirt as soon as He made the fool. - Victor Hugo

When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead! - John G Whittier

Our hope is as certain as Jesus's grave is empty. - Sam Allberry

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Today's church wants to be raptured from responsibility. - Leonard Ravenhill

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Where man sees but withered leaves, God sees sweet flowers growing. - Albert Laighton

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose. - Clarence Darrow

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He does most in God's great world who does his best in his own little world. - Thomas Jefferson

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The only thing that stops God from sending another flood is that the first one was useless. - Nicolas Chamfort

In hard seasons, God is not trying to destroy you. He is trying to bring the best out of you. - Unknown

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The attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be. - Alan Watts

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He who begins with Metaphysics will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity. - Maimonides

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A problem occurs when people want the benefits of a relationship with God without the responsibilities of a relationship with God. - Jim Herring

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God created us for love, for union, for forgiveness and compassion and, yet, that has not been our storyline. That has not been our history. - Richard Rohr

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