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[Earl is sitting in the middle of a couch with a full time missionary on either side. A distinguished looking man named Philip Silver sits in a comfortable chair across the room. An elegant coffee table separates them.]

“Do you have any questions Mr. Silver?”, asked Elder Gorda.

“Well, there has always been a question I have had about religion.”, replied Mr. Silver, “How can you believe in a God, when there is so much evil going on in the world?”

Elder Gorda eagerly leaned forward and began to provide an explanation. “Well you see, Mr. Silver…”. Mr. Silver raised his hand to interrupt the young Elder.

“I would like to hear what Mr. Johnson has to say. No offense, young man, but Earl has had a lifetime of experience. What are your thoughts on the subject, Earl?”, said Mr. Silver.

Earl paused for a moment, considering what the best response would be. He had thought about this subject often. What Earl was most concerned about, is what the spirit would have him say at this important moment. In a flash he knew exactly how to proceed.

‘The Book of Mormon, which the missionaries gave you this evening, is an amazing book. It provides some insight into this difficult question. A prophet named Lehi had some very interesting things to say about this. Would you open up the Book of Mormon to second Nephi chapter two? Perhaps we could read and discuss this together.” Earl suggested.

Mr. Silver nodded and opened his new book. The missionaries unzipped their scriptures eagerly to follow along. After everyone had found the reference Earl began to read….

Earl….Earl….Earl!

Sister Johnson woke her husband. “Brother Gorski just called, and the missionaries will not need a ride after all.”, she reported.

“What happened?” Earl inquired.

“Their appointment canceled on them, so they don’t need a ride anymore. And what a shame. I know you were looking forward to going with them. You were ready to go an hour before the appointment! Now look at you. All dressed up with nowhere to go.”, she laughed. “I noticed that the Cubs were playing on channel four, if you want to watch the game before going to bed.”

Earl starred off into space. After a few moments he answered, “No. I think I will just read for a while.”

“Suit yourself.” And she walked off toward the kitchen. Earl sat for a while, lost in thought. After a few moments he reached for his scriptures and opened to second Nephi.