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Old Jack and old John had been board members at Prince of Peace Christian Church for as long as anyone could remember. They were constantly at odds with each other and at each other's throats, especially in church board meetings. When one would vote "yes", the other would have to vote "no."

One day old Jack died and arrived at Heaven's gates. He noticed how everyone was asked a question before they proceeded in. When it was his turn, St. Peter said,
" Hi, Jack. To see if you qualify to come in, I have to ask you to spell "Jesus."

" That's easy", said Jack, and so he spelled, "J-E-S-U-S." Peter complimented Jack and then asked if he would do him a small favor, "Just take over here for a few minutes."

Several people were waiting at the gate, and Jack asked each one the same question, "Will you please spell Jesus?" Then Jack could hardly believe his eyes; old John was in line.

" What are you doing here?" John asked.

" I'm just filling in for St Peter. I'm asking everyone to spell a word before they can go through the gates,"

" Oh yeah?" John exclaimed. " What's the word?"

After thinking a moment, Jack said,

" Spell 'Albuquerque'."