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<\/a><\/p>\nA famous atheistic philosopher died and was sent directly to the assize, the last judgment. To his astonishment he appeared before his august divine Judge, and was asked one simple question\u2014 <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat excuse do you have for not believing in me???\u201d<\/p>\n
In a small quavering voice he replied \u201cBut Lord, you did not provide enough evidence!\u201d <\/p>\n
There was a dramatic pause\u2026. and then the Almighty replied\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cDidn\u2019t you see the black and white billboard on the highway near your house which read:<\/p>\n
\u201cGod is dead.\u201d\u2014- Nietzsche<\/p>\n
\u201cBelow it in larger print it read:<\/p>\n
\u201cNietzche is dead.\u201d\u2014\u2013 God. <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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