I spoke with a Pastor once who worshipped Christ and loved Spurgeon; his two favourite people.

His church barred membership for drinking and smoking. I asked about wine that was, you know, watered down from the full 12%. No, he shook his head. You could attend but not be a member. Well, I asked, what I if I didn't drink at all but once each Sunday afternoon I enjoyed a fine cigar? Sorry, again...I could attend but not be a member.

"But Jesus made wine from water and Spurgeon smoked a cigar a day?"

"Uh, yes, that's right."

"So basically," I asked, "Jesus and Spurgeon couldn't be members at your church?"

The look on his face was priceless.

On the other hand, maybe if Adam had added just one more rule, just for his wife; "And no talking to snakes" we'd all have been better off.

Or maybe I'm getting off topic.....

-Barry