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Questioning the Purpose of the Fence
Joshua Beal
I don't know why they put this fence up. Why would anyone want to go over there, anyway?
[looking across into girls' play yard]
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Clarifying the Concept of Time
Frank Benton
Hey, Josh, is today tomorrow?
Joshua A. Beal
No, Frank, tomorrow's tomorrow. Today's today, and tomorrow's tomorrow.
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Awakening to Reality and Self-Discovery
Joshua Beal
Before this year, bullies were just bullies for no reason, weirdos were just weird, and daredevils weren't afraid of anything. Before this year, people I loved lived forever. I spent this year looking for something and wound up seeing everything around me. It's like I was asleep before and finally woke up. Know what? I'm wide-awake now.
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Comedy That Uplifts and Entertains
Taglines
A comedy that will raise your spirits and keep you laughing.
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Navigating the Challenges of a New Year
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First kisses. Outrageous pranks. A teacher with a killer fastball. To survive this year, Joshua Beal will have to stay...
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The Pope's Relationship with God Explored
Mr. Beal
Joshua, the pope is not God.
Joshua A. Beal
I know that, but he's his best friend.
Mr. Beal
We're not going to Rome.
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Beliefs of Joshua A. Beal in Philadelphia
Joshua Beal
My name is Joshua A. Beal. I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And I believe two things. Not all angels have wings. And sixth grade's got to be easier than this.
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Reflecting on Childhood Experiences and Connections
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Meeting your best friend. Finding your favorite teacher. Having your first crush. Remember what it felt like to be...
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Growing Up and Taking Responsibility
Sister Terry
Joshua, why do you feel the need to do these things?
Mrs. Beal
Joshua. Joshua. Joshua, please, you're a 5th grader today, you're almost a man.
[waking him]
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Questioning Faith and Salvation Perspectives
Joshua A. Beal
My question is about my Aunt Denise. She's not baptized, so that means she's going to hell, right?
Sister Terry
Uh, no, actually she's not, Joshua.
Joshua A. Beal
And my dad's best friend, he's not baptized either, and that means *he's* going to hell.
Sister Terry
Joshua, I think you misunderstood.
Student
Oh man! Seth Greenburg rides my bus, he's not baptized...
Sister Terry
Okay, wait a sec...
Student #2
Hey, my cousin's going to hell?
Sister Terry
No, I don't think....
Student
The family living next door - their whole house is going to hell!
Sister Terry
No, that's not what it says in the book. If you'll notice, on page 4... Okay, alright, quiet! No one is going to hell!
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Facing Uncertainty After Having All The Answers
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She Had All The Answers... Until Now!
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Classroom Observations on Uniformed Students
Joshua Beal
Those are the kids in my class. Kids in uniforms don't smile very much.
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Reflections on Prayer and Distraction
Sister Terry
Every day at sunset, you'd bow your head to the east and pray, is that right?
Joshua A. Beal
Uh, I stopped that.
Sister Terry
Okay, well, what did you think about when you prayed?
Joshua A. Beal
Nothing mostly. Sometimes, I'd wonder... What made that smell in the carpet?
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