A pastor of a mega-church was discussing the end-of-year budget with their accountant.

  “Your funds are dwindling, I’m afraid,” said the accountant.

  “Fewer and fewer attendees?”

  “That’s right … many are turning to their new God.”

  “Which?” the pastor raised an eyebrow.

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  “Oh, technology — with FDVR and AI, they become ‘God’s within your own universes. Who can compete with that?”

  A young woman stepped in … “Sorry, I overheard, and I have a plan.”

  “Which is?” asked the pastor.

  “You know, before I followed your ways, I was a tech sinner too — prompting my way to a virtual heaven.”

  “Yes, I know that, Janet. I’m proud of you.”

  “Well, last night, I had a vision that’ll change everything.”

  Go on …”

  Janet inserted a holo-data stick into a terminal.

  “What’s that?”

  “The Second Coming.”

  “Blasphemy!”

  “No … it’s prophecy.”