Heaven isn't a gated community

Someone spilled drinks on the blue-lit bar at club Karma in Seaside Heights. As John gazes at the liquid, he imagines ripples on Barnegat Bay. And he sees a figure walking towards him, on the water. The figure is waving a finger at John as if to say...'oh no you didn't.'

Jesus

'Oh no you didn't. No you didn't blog that heaven is a place where everyone gets in...no matter what their religion. And the closer they get to the goodness of God, truly loving people-all kinds of people-the closer they'll be to God when they die. Have I got this right? You think that gets you past the pearly gates...'

John

'...I don't think heaven is a gated community. I don't think a loving God would be into keeping people out. And a vengeful God...isn't a God...to me. He would be a devil...if I believed in Hell...which I don't.' John gulps his beer.'

Jesus

'Well damn. Then what did I suffer on the cross for...'

John

'I got nothing...'

Jesus expression looks like 'I'm waiting.'

John

'You helped people understand about sacrificing for their fellow man...and truly loving each other...like God. And your rules bring people closer to God....but that doesn't mean following you is an excuse to....to gate people who are Muslims or Scientologists, or Jews or Hindisor Wiccas...out of Heaven. Shutting people out is hateful...and nothing hateful pleases God...'

Ajdin's fingers are snapping in front of John's eyes.

'Earth to John'

John

'Sorry...'

Ajdin

'What goes on in that mind of yours...'

John

'I was imagining a conversation with Jesus.'

Ajdin

'...in a singles bar? Way to get laid.'