[Peter D]

NOAH - A RING OF TRUTH HERE.


In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in

NSW[Australia

>>>"Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I

see The end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of

every living thing along with a few good humans."

>>>He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have 6 months to build

theArk before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40

nights."





Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his

yard - but no Ark.

Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Arc

> "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed. I needed

abuilding permit from the local council. I've been arguing with the

NSW WorkCover about the need for an on-site toilet. My neighbours

claim that I've violated the neighbourhood zoning laws by building

the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to

go to the Land and Environment Court for a decision.



"Then the Roads and Traffic Authority demanded a bond be posted for

the future costs of damaged kerbs, moving power lines, and other

overhead obstructions to clear the passage for the Ark's move to

thesea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would

hear nothing of it.







"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting

localtrees in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the

environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no

go!







"When I started gathering the animals, an animal rights group sued

me.

They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will.

They argued the accommodation was too restrictive, and it was cruel

and Inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space.





"Then the Department of Environment and Conservation (or whatever

they're called this day of the week) ruled that I couldn't build



the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your

proposedflood.



"I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human RightsCommission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my

buildingcrew.



The Department of Immigration is checking the working visa status

of

most of the people who want to work.



The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to

hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience. To make

matters

worse, the ATO seized all my assets claiming I'm trying to leave

the

country illegally with endangered species.



So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me

to

finish this Ark."



Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow

stretched across the sky.



Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to

destroy the world?"



"No," said the Lord.



"The NSW State Government has beat me to it."