In his book Faith, Hope, and Hilarity television star Dick Van Dyke talks about some of the humorous experiences he had during the three years he taught Sunday School at a church on Long Island. For example, there was the boy who describes how God creates people. "He draws us first," he said, "then cuts us out."

When asked the central truth of the story of the good Samaritan, one youngster answered, "When I'm in trouble, someone should help me!" When asked why worshipers no longer offer burnt offerings, one boy replied, "Air pollution."

In response to the question, "Why is there only one God?" a pupil answered, "Because God fills every place, and there's no room for anyone else." When asked to explain the difference in the role of the Creator and the Savior one child responded, "God puts us down and Jesus takes us up."