During an ecumenical gathering, someone rushed in and shouted, "The building is on fire!"

The Methodists gathered in a corner and prayed for God to put the fire out;

The Christian Scientists agreed that there was no fire;

The Lutherans posted a notice on the outside door declaring that the fire was not justified;

The Quakers quietly praised God for the blessings that fire brings;

The Pentecostals raced around the room shouting "Every man for himself!"

The Jews posted symbols on the door, hoping the fire would pass over;

The Roman Catholics took up a second collection;

The Baptists cried, "Where's the water?"

The Fundamentalists shouted, "It's the vengeance of God!";

The Presbyterians appointed a chairperson who was to appoint a committee to look into the matter;

The Unitarians toasted marshmallows; and

The Episcopalians formed a procession and marched out in grand style.