Being Fruitful and Multiplying

A month or so ago, Mike and I went to the dental school at MCV for a screening. He needs his wisdom teeth pulled, so we went to the screening to get evaluated by professors and make sure we qualify as patients, etc. So, we got panoramic x-rays and patient histories done, and we’re sitting in dental chairs waiting for four tenured faculty members to come around and check us out. The second one sits down, looks at my chart and remarks, “A baby last July and due again in December?” “Yes, sir.” I said. He immediately responds, “Are you obeying the command to be fruitful and multiply?” I laughed and said, “Something like that.” He looked Jewish and had a Jewish surname and when he found out where Mike taught, he nodded knowingly. I’ve just never had anyone ask me that in a secular context and I found it really funny!