“Listen Hunter,” John continued. “They could have taken their chance and released the films without asking first. I mean – at the end of the day they have three remarkable films and one hell of a good point. Given the choice as a human being, I think most would prefer to know if God really does exist. I mean, we know everything else – or at least we think we do. And if in the end God actually did appear… what a bonanza! Just think… one hundred to one… everlasting life. How good does that sound?”

“That’s the problem, it sounds too good to be true.”

“It would be perfect. And with Christmas coming up…

“Christmas? But that’s only…”

“Exactly,” John said with a wicked smile. “After all, an experiment like this shouldn’t take too long. It’s just a decision. Shard’s right, there’s nothing complex about this, it’s easy.”

“You’ve got to be joking!” the President said with a withering look.

“It could be as simple as naming a date.”

The President got up and stretched in frustration.

“But John,” he said sighing. “You’re a believer! It’s easy for you! You’d have God here tomorrow if you could!”

“I would,” John admitted with a smile. “But even you must admit it’s a nice little vision they’ve got going… I mean – it sure beats the alternative. Let’s face it, Hunter, we’ve got nuclear weapons on this planet and we’re running out of oil. The way the world is presently set up, oblivion is on the end of every breath we take.”