Asking God Goldstein climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord. . . "God, what does a million years mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A minute." Goldstein asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A penny." Goldstein asks, " Can I have a penny?" The Lord replies, "In a minute."