Why do we never see a church on fire, a dead donkey in a field or a contented farmer?

I have personally seen a church on fire - in my own town, probably some 15 years or so ago. The church is still an empty, roof-less shell. Sadly, the fire broke out only just after its Methodist congregation had spent a lot of money up-grading the crypt as a high-quality church-hall.

I've not seen dead donkeys but a contented farmer? Possibly, yes. At least, the one I know doesn't seem to grumble when you meet him!