Now the atheist absolutely refused to be outdone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He straightened his shoulders, adjusted his cap, and said, with as much confidence as he could muster, \u201cWell, if you two can do it, so can I.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The priest and the rabbi exchanged a quick glance, but before either could say a word, the atheist climbed onto the edge of the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He took a deep breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMind over matter,\u201d he muttered. \u201cScience just hasn\u2019t explained this yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With that, he stepped boldly off the boat\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014and plunged straight into the lake with a tremendous splash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water flew everywhere. His hat floated off like a tiny surrender flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He surfaced, sputtering and flailing. \u201cWhat in the world?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The priest quickly leaned over and helped pull him back into the boat. The rabbi handed him a towel while trying, unsuccessfully, not to laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The atheist sat there dripping wet, glaring at both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy didn\u2019t it work for me?\u201d he demanded. \u201cYou both walked across the water like it was a sidewalk!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The priest looked thoughtfully at the rabbi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rabbi looked thoughtfully at the priest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then the priest whispered, \u201cDo you think we should have told him where the stepping stones were?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rabbi shrugged. \u201cI thought you already had.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And for the rest of the afternoon, the atheist insisted on inspecting the lake one stone at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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