Atheist and Shepherd

 Do you want to talk? the atheist asked the dusty old cowboy sitting next to him on the plane. If you start up a discussion with a fellow traveller, the flight will go more quickly.

What would you like to talk about? the elderly cowboy asked the complete stranger as he continued reading his book.

Oh, I don't know, the atheist replied. Why is there no God, no Heaven, no Hell, and no life after death? He said with a smug smile.

OK," he replied. Those might be fascinating topics, but first let me ask you a question. The same food is consumed by horses, cows, and deer: grass. However, a cow generates a flat patty, a deer excretes tiny pellets, and a horse excretes clumps. Why do you think that is, exactly?

The atheist ponders it and replies, "Hmm, I have no notion," clearly taken aback by the old cowboy's wit.

Do you really feel qualified to discuss God, Heaven and Hell, or life after death, when you don't know shit? the cowboy retorts.