Mr. Monkey

Carlos: This is my friend Greg from the United States. He's another missionary volunteering with us on the water project.

Sonya: You always bring Christian Missionaries from the United States with you. Greg, do you go to Carlos's church on Sundays while you're here with him?

Me: Actually, I'm not a Christian, I just wanted to join in with the water project and help with a good cause.

Sonya: Oh, you're not a Christian? Then are you one of those people who believes in...evolution?

Me: Yes, in fact I do...

Carlos: So you don't believe in God, but you believe that your parents are monkeys?

Me: Not exactly...

Carlos: Well, if you think that you're just another pet monkey, why aren't you in the zoo?

Sonya: Go climb a tree, Monkey Man! Ooh-ooh-eeh-eeh-ahh-ahh.

To myself: This is going to be a long day...

Carlos: Let me give you a little bit of advice, Mr. Monkey. Don't blindly believe things they teach you in your schools. They might call things "science," but you must think about what it is they are saying and not believe everything you hear. Think LOGICALLY. Do we look like monkey? No. Then why let them call your uncles and grandparents monkeys? Just because Darwin drew some pictures of some different birds doesn't mean anything. Disney drew pictures. Do you think cartoons are real? I don't see any Ninja Turtles fighting crime. You have to think LOGICALLY. In school, they tried to teach me this. But I had to be smart and think about what they were saying. Which was more logical, we evolved from monkeys or that God Almighty placed us all here? I think the answer is obvious. Listen Monkey Boy, I'm trying to help you here. Think for yourself and don't believe everything you hear.

Me, biting my tongue: Thanks for the advice Carlos.

Mr. Monkey