The Ladies, The Atheist, and the Book

A day at home. The sun is shining.

< Knock, knock>
Two ladies with umbrellas appear at my door.

Robin (innocently, looking them up and down): Hello. Are you selling umbrellas?
Ladies: No, they’re just for protection.
Robin (stalling): I don’t blame you, it is very hot today.
Ladies (still not getting to the point): Yes, it is quite sunny.
Robin (I don’t have all day): Is this about religion?
Ladies: Yes.
Robin: I wrote one of the chapters in The Australian Book of Atheism.  So what do you think your chances are?
Lady 2:  Why don’t you believe there’s a God?
Robin: Because there’s no evidence for one, and plenty of evidence against it.
Lady 1: I have a booklet in here on atheism (rummaging in her bag)… Would you like to read it?
Robin: I’ll tell you what, I’ll take that if you take a postcard about The Australian Book of Atheism.
Lady 1 (glancing over it): Oh, I see. Hands Robin Awake!: Is Atheism on the March?
Robin (fervently hoping atheism is on the march):  You should buy this book. You might find it interesting.
Lady 1 (looking over it): I might come back sometime and discuss it with you. What’s your name?
Robin: Robin. I’m Good Without God.
Ladies look somewhat taken aback. Perhaps they’re taking me literally.
Robin: That’s the title of my chapter.
Ladies: Oh, OK. Goodbye then.
Robin: Bye.

Nothing like a bit of reverse evangelism to add that little extra spice to the day.