(This was sent to me through a friend of a friend – you know the story.)

Jesus took his Disciples up the mountain and, gathering them round him, he taught them, saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are the meek.

Blessed are the that mourn.

Blessed are the merciful.

Blessed are they who thirst for justice.

Blessed are all the concerned.

Blessed are you when persecuted.

Blessed are you when you suffer.

Be glad and rejoice for your reward is great in Heaven. Try to remember what Im telling you!

Then Simon Peter said: Will this count?

And Andrew said: Will we have a test on it?

And James said: When do we have to know it for?

And Philip said: How many words?

And Bartholemew said: Will I have to stand up in front of the others?

And John said: The other disciples didnt have to learn this. Do I have to read it?

And Matthew said: How many marks do we get for it?

And Judas said: What is it worth?

And the other Disciples likewise tried to pass the buck.

Then one of the Pharisees who was present asked to see Jesuss lesson plan, and inquired of Jesus his terminal objectives in the cognitive domain.

And Jesus wept.