Three men were playing poker in New York, a Roman Catholic priest, Protestant minister and a rabbi. During the course of the gambling the police broke in and arrested all of them. Sometime later the three were brought into court on charges of gambling without a license. First, the court called upon the Roman Catholic Priest.
“Did you or did you not gamble?” The judge asked.
”May I have a moment to pray?” Came the reply.
”Certainly.”
The priest picked up his rosaries and began to petition God. He asked the Almighty, “Please forgive me for this sin."
“No, I was not playing poker,” came the reply.
Next came the Protestant clergy’s turn.
“How do you plead?”
”May I have a moment to pray?” Came the reply.
“Certainly.”
He asked Jesus and Mary for forgiveness and then said, “I am innocent.”
Finally, the rabbi was brought up and the judge requested that the man take an oath on the holy Bible. Assenting to the judge’s wish the rabbi took the stand.
”How do you plead?” Queried the judge.
"If those were not playing poker could I play alone?”
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