By Karuna Dharini Devi Dasi
Srila Prabhupada a few times repeated a story he had heard from a friend about a preacher trying to persuade coalminers in Sheffield, England. “Do you know Jesus?” the preacher asked. All the miners wore a number on their shirt, so they asked the preacher, “What is Jesus’ number?” “I am referring to Jesus the Savior,” the preacher said. “He doesn’t wear a number.” “Then we don't know him,” they replied. “Well, if you don’t know Jesus, then you must go to hell.” ”What is hell?” asked the miners. “Hell is a very dark and damp place,” replied the preacher. The miners were silent, unimpressed; they worked in such a place. The preacher had to consider how to impress them. After a few moments he said, "Hell is very dangerous." "How?" "There are no newspapers." "Oh! Horrible!"
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