honestly do not know what keeps these two people from just melting away in their seats - ala 'the wicked witch of the east' - as they sit in the presence of such a 'higher good'.
. . .a bolt of lightening would seem equally appropriate.
this preacher sounds just like the one on the simpsons!
Maybe the Witch cooked up a potion to prevent just that, probably made it just a bit too strong though...;)