A Tale of Two Brothers

By André W Diederichs

After 10 years of in-depth research and grappling with the controversial interpretations of the Bible and secular literature, I completed my novel, A TALE of TWO BROTHERS, in the eBook version in 460 pages and the printed version in 540 pages. I base the novel on the impact of history (historical) & prophecies (futuristic) on the END-TIME when the Messiah returns.  

 

What do you do if someone hates you for believing differently?

This novel is a tale of two half-brothers divided. The intolerable differences between Ishmael and Isaac shape the conflict between Israel and the Arab World. The entire world needs to choose sides in this conflict. The antichrist portrays himself in this story as the messiah who brings peace to the world. However, there will be no peace in the world until the true Messiah returns at the end of this story. END-TIME Prophecies are open for interpretation and allows the author a fair amount of imagination. There is a twist in the tale when the descendants of these two brothers reconcile to oppose the antichrist. This story should resonate with people who are seeking the truth. 

 

"The evaluation panel found it to be insightful and very well written..."  

   Christian Art Publishers

 

"You wrote an excellent story. It is easy to read. Yet, there is a curiosity and anticipation about how it ends. Biblical information and the dominant characters match neatly throughout the story. I know that many readers will enjoy it."  

Johan Coetzee, Naledi Publishers

• Language: English
• Publisher: André Diederichs & Associates
• Release date: Nov 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9780620804479

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PROLOGUE

Someone hates you. Someone hates you for being different. It might be the colour of your skin, your religion or some other form of distinction.

Ethics deals with good and bad behaviour. Society influences our perceptions of good and bad. Our religious convictions, parents, peers, leaders and education influence our moral values.

No one is born hating another person. People are not born prejudiced. Over time, we instil a personal value system and personal prejudices.

The world finds itself in a growing dilemma of intolerance.

The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles illustrates the dilemma of intolerance. They admit visitors through the door marked Prejudiced. No one can enter the door labelled Unprejudiced.

The battle in life is to overcome Hatred and Intolerance with Love and Tolerance. Our thoughts become our words, actions, habits and destiny.

The Wisdom of Solomon warns us, Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. [1] Be careful what you think because your thoughts determine your life.

Continuous intolerance kindles hatred and unspeakable deeds of violence.

An Indian chief taught his grandson about the two wolves inside us. (Some authors claim Billy Graham wrote this legend). 

A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, sorrow, hate, greed, arrogance and cruelty. The other is good - he is joy, hope, love, generosity, humility and kindness. This same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.

The grandson asked his grandfather, Which wolf will win? The old chief replied, The one you feed.

Clashing moral principles can increase tension. Corruption is acceptable in some societies while other societies do not tolerate corruption.

Many types of intolerance exist. It can be as simple as conservative convictions clashing with liberal convictions. Most common are religious, political and racial intolerance.

The Age of Enlightenment highlights religion and politics as the culprit of intolerance. Cataract is the third biggest cause of blindness. Religion and Politics remain the first two.

As a South African, I have personal experience of the demon of racial intolerance.

What happens if you teach a child not to tolerate a person with another skin colour? You create a breeding ground for blind hate and violence.

Nelson Mandela said, People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

History teaches us the severe impact of intolerance towards religion. The three Abrahamic (Monotheistic) religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all portrayed intolerance towards other religions.

Extreme religious movements have the potential to indoctrinate and intimidate their followers.

Over time, their lives do not mirror their convictions anymore. They follow suit as sheep follow their shepherd.  

A religion forced on people is like the blind leading the blind. They both will fall into a gully of darkness.

Truth provides light, even to the blind. This brings us closer to the story in this book.

The destiny of the world is inseparable from Israel (Palestine) and Jerusalem. Most countries seek peace and tolerance. However, if there is no peace in Jerusalem, there will not be peace in the world.

It all started with the Genesis account. God spoke to Abram, saying, "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee...." [2]

These words triggered a 4000-year sibling rivalry between two half-brothers and their descendants. It determines our past, present and future.

The two half-brothers are Ishmael and Isaac.  Their descendants shape the conflict between the State of Israel and the Arab World.  

It is a tale of shattered relationships and intolerance. It divides the entire world because the world has to choose sides in this conflict. 

The tale identifies Ishmael as an ancestor of the modern-day Arabs. His half-brother Isaac is the forerunner of the Biblical Israelites.

Religious convictions have intensified this sibling rivalry. Islam’s historical account in the Qur’an conflicts with the past recorded in Genesis of the Hebrew Bible. 

The descendants of Ishmael and Isaac both believe they are the true heirs of Abraham. God gave the land of Israel, or the original Canaan, to Abraham (Abram) and his descendants.

Yahweh (God) instructs Abraham to sacrifice Isaac in the Bible. The Qur’an depicts Ishmael as the son Abraham had to sacrifice.

This is the epicentre of the tension, as this sacrifice symbolises the true heir of Abraham.

The Jewish Virtual Bible describes God's command to Abraham to offer Isaac as Aqedah. Aqedah in Hebrew means binding (of Isaac).

In Islamic tradition, the Muslims refer to Aqedah, as Eid al-Adha. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event.

The Bible says God would one day regather the children of Israel.  He will gather them from among many nations around the world.

This happened in our lifetime. Israel became a country in 1948 and endured many wars since then. The establishment of Israel as a nation fuelled the sibling rivalry. 

The Bible describes Jerusalem as a trouble spot for the world. To God, Israel is the epicentre of the world.

Today, a new age of darkness is upon us. Radical Islam repeats the religious war fought by the Christian Crusades. These fundamentalists want people to submit to Islam or die.

Two concepts of Islam will never allow Israel to have peace until the Messiah returns.

The first is Dar al-Islam. It means House of Islam or House of Submission. Its adherents are Muslim extremists in countries where the Law of Islam triumphs. Non-Muslims may live there under suppression.

Dar al-Harb means House of War. It refers to those countries, not under Islamic rule.

It also refers to Islamic lands conquered by non-Muslims. These lands are not legitimate because they are not under the authority of Allah.

Muslims subscribing to Dar al-Harb believe Jews are living on land given to Islam. 

Thus, it is a disgrace to Islam and Israel (Palestine) must return to Islamic rule.

Radical Islam does not represent all Muslims. They kill moderate Muslims who do not want to join their violent agenda.  

Hate and intolerance do not come from the Lord. The Lord loves all people and does not want a single person to perish. [3]

Satan kindles hatred because God loves us. Let us not forget, the devil hates what God loves. If God instructs us to love one another, then he will instruct us to hate one another. 

The truth can be deceptive if we are not able and willing to open our soul and spiritual eyes.

If not, the darkness will overshadow the light and a feeling of emptiness will remain. It leads to scepticism and misery.

This book is about God’s everlasting love for all humankind. It reveals His providential will. Our perspectives of right and wrong or fair and unfair will not change His will. God determined the fate of humankind before He created us. Only God knows the beginning and the end.

The wisdom of God reveals, We may make our plans, but God has the last word. [4]

The tale of these two brothers intensifies with the coming antichrist.

The antichrist portrays himself in this story as the messiah who brings peace to the world. The false prophet supports his claim.

However, there will be no peace in the world until the true Messiah returns at the end of this story.

Historical facts reveal the impact of history on the End-Times. The Messiah will deal with the true rival of humankind, satan, and his dark forces. Occasional Hebrew words bring the reader closer to the origin of this story.

Prophecies are open for interpretation. This allows me a fair amount of imagination. I complete this tale with a message of hope and reconciliation.

André W Diederichs   

ONE

THE END IS BEGINNING

IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE

Life is a Twilight Zone. An indefinite division between good and evil became like the Twilight Zone between night and day. There is light outside, and yet, the sun is below the horizon.

Right and wrong became interchangeable according to the newest global trends. The world gallops along for the sake of peace.  

Many people adopted universal religions, such as humanism, to avoid conflict.

The radiance of the sunbeams still defeats the darkness of the night, as it has done since the beginning of time.

However, something has changed in the human perception of light as goodness and darkness as evil. An ancient prophet Isaiah saw this age coming and warned the world. [5]

Europe has tolerated millions of refugees. Among the refugees came illegal immigrants. It increases the tension between migrant communities and European traditionalists. 

Right-wing populists try to restore cultural purity. They struggle to preserve their unique European identity.

What started in the USA with the Twin Towers attack on 11 September 2001 has spread to Europe.

Cowardice Muslim jihadist attacks in Europe started in France and spread over Europe.

Traditional allies, such as the European Union, face challenges to stay united. Security is impossible if unidentifiable terrorists can move undisturbed between European countries. Some countries left the EU to safeguard their borders.

Muslims who fled from the Middle East and Africa increased the Muslim presence in Europe.

An average Muslim family in Europe has eight children per family. This turned the tide of Europe’s declining population to a growing population.

Islam has replaced Christianity as the dominant religion in Europe.

Mosques serve not only as religious institutions. Mosques create separate Muslim communities in Europe, based on Islamic Sharia Law.

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Travelling through the world was once an adrenaline-charged experience. The world has become a cosmopolitan society. Trying to experience authentic European culture became difficult.

Gone are the days where you could experience the authenticity of French culture, strolling along Rue des Barres.

Warm afternoons brought in locals to the terrace seating of the tearoom, L'Ebouillante for fresh salads.  

The base of the street was once home to the popular Chez Julien restaurant and café Louis Philippe. Johnny Depp filmed a scene for The Ninth Gate there.

Today Middle Eastern cuisine dominates most parts of Europe.

These days you have to stroll down memory lane to remember typical English experiences in London.

In olden days, you could enjoy sipping a pint of ale in a century-old public house, with walls telling you stories.

Typical British cuisine became scarce in public places. Dishes like roast beef and Yorkshire pudding or pot-roasted pork with apples and roast lamb with green beans and mint sauce. England was once awash with such places.

The fear of terrorist bombs and the massive influx of migrants have reshaped England. Traditional British folk stay home, hoping their foreign neighbours are peace-loving citizens.  

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The traditional Arab League became the Arabic Kingdom. It unites the descendants of Ishmael through the Islamic faith.

This new Kingdom includes traditional Arab countries and major parts of Europe. Jihadist splinter groups are also part of this new Kingdom.

They control the remaining resources of crude oil. This allows them to dictate to countries without alternative energy resources.

The Arabic Kingdom's quest is to change the entire world into a caliphate. This will allow Islamic Sharia Law to dictate all aspects of life.

Ishmael Muhammad is the leader of this Kingdom. Governors in Arab countries report to him. 

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The pro-Jewish coalition is The Hebrew Movement. The Hebrew Movement represents modern day Israel and Jews around the world.

The Prime Minister of Israel, Isaac Yisrael, drives this movement.

Christians support the Hebrew Movement. They believe they serve the same God, Yahweh, the God of Abraham and his descendants Isaac and Jacob.

Yahweh later changed Jacob’s name to Yisrael, the father of the twelve tribes.

Christians believe they have the same Hebrew roots as the Jewish nation. When Abraham accepted Yahweh as the only living God, he moved to the other side, away from idolatry.

All people who believe in Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, share the same Hebrew roots.

Messianic Jews increased to over two million believers. They believe the Christian Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) is the true Messiah. 

Modest Muslims are against the killing of Jews and Christians. Many convert to Christianity.

This conversion of Muslims to Christianity frustrates Ishmael Muhammad’s radical Muslim followers.  

They believe they can trigger a global holy war if they wipe Israel off the face of the earth. A holy war will rid the world of infidels (non-Islamic believers).

If they succeed, it will be the end of days. It will bring their messiah, the 12th Imam, to earth to rule forever over a pure Islam world.

Muslims differ on who the 12th Imam will be. Most Shiite Muslims believe Allah is hiding the 12th Imam until the Day of Judgment. He was an Islamic religious leader born in 868 A.D. 

Many Shiites also refer to the 12th Imam as the Mahdi, an Arabic word referring to a messiah or guide.

Some Muslims believe Yeshua will be the Mahdi. He will return and proclaim Islam as the true religion.

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Huge debt feeds global tension. Countries, businesses, and personal households are drowning in debt.

Plagues and pandemics increasingly hold the entire world hostage. Infectious diseases continue to kill countless people all over the globe. Massive natural disasters deplete the world’s ability to provide food.

Energy resources in the Western world changed from crude oil to biodiesel. Electric-powered motor vehicles also replaced a good deal of gasoline-powered motor vehicles. Biodiesel devoured massive food resources, such as maize and corn. 

The world population has exploded over the last century. There are not enough food resources to feed the masses of starving people. The lack of good nutrition has also increased diseases all over the globe. Only super-rich people can afford healthy organic food and good medical services.  

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To be less dependent on their hostile Middle East neighbours, Israel explored alternative sources of energy.

Golda Meir, one of Israel's prime ministers, once joked about the lack of oil in Israel. MOSES dragged us for 40 years through the desert to bring us to the one place in the Middle East, where there was no oil.

Israel produces commercial quantities of fuel from seaweed. The process does not allow polluting gas to escape into the atmosphere.

The gas passes through a filtration process and enters a pool. It then feeds microscopic seaweed to produce fuel.

Some years ago an economic miracle further enhanced Israel’s energy resources. Israel discovered a huge amount of natural gas along its Mediterranean coast. Israel now exports gas.

Another miracle followed. Israel discovered a huge oil deposit in the Golan Heights. It produces billions of oil barrels and allows Israel to export oil to its allies.

Israel has also implemented the utilisation of its ocean waves. It yields hydraulic pressure and produces electricity.  It exploits the full potential of waves and currents beneath the surface of the water.

The anti-Israel world hates the innovative nature of Israel. Nothing seems to derail this tiny nation along its track of success.

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We live in a time where children question their parents. Godly parents who teach their children good old fashion values.

Values echoed in the lyrics of the song written by Charles Davis Tillman. This singing Evangelist sang, Give me that old-time religion, it is good enough for me. It was good for our mothers and it is good enough for me...

In a world where dark forces aim to dampen light on the truth, we must not forget God is the Light and the Truth.

God created light. Even at night, the moon and stars provide light against the darkness.

For God said, The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. [6] At the centre of darkness, we can see more light.

C. Joy Bell echoes these words. The dance between darkness and light will always remain. The stars and the moon will always need darkness to be seen. The darkness will just not be worth having without the moon and the stars.

TWO

THE TALE OF DAN ABADDON...

MOSUL, IRAQ

It is early spring in Mosul, a city in Northern Iraq. Mosul is some 400 km north of Baghdad.

Mosul is on the west bank of the Tigris River, opposite the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh on the east bank. Today, the modern city of Mosul encloses Nineveh.

Nineveh served as the capital of the Assyrian Empire for many years. The Assyrian Empire began a quest for world domination under Tiglath-Pileser III in 745 B.C.

He invaded northern Israel and forced some of their tribes to move to Nineveh. Until today, a few remnants of these tribes are in Mosul. Most of the population are Arab Muslims. 

Years ago, there was a Jewish synagogue. Later on, they erected a Muslim mosque next to this site.

In the old Jewish quarter is a building with part of its roof missing. One can barely decipher the Hebrew writing engraved on the walls. Close-by is the remains of a Jewish yeshiva, a school for Jewish children.

The grave of the ancient prophet Jonah is in this area. Above some doorposts is an engraving of a lion, the emblem of the Jewish tribe Judah.

Throughout the centuries under Muslim rule, the Jewish Community had its fluctuations. At some stage in history, Jews and Muslims lived in peace in Iraq.

Jewish communities played a vital role since Iraq became an independent state in 1932. Jews developed the judicial and postal systems.

Yehezkel Sasson, Iraq’s first minister of finance was Jewish. After the British left, the Iraqi Jewish community suffered many years of prosecution.

The Jews in Mosul today speak Arabic and some understand Turkish and Kurdish. Their way of life resembles Kurdish Jews and they form a separate unit, known as Miṣlawim.

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Dan Abaddon sits outside with his Muslim friends. They enjoy the early spring sun after the coldness of the passing winter season.

His father loves history. He believes they are distant descendants of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Yisrael. Therefore, his father named him Dan.

His father explained the linkage between the Danaans (Danites) and the Greek Spartans. Their ancestors were part of the Greek Empire and later the Roman Empire.

When the tension between Greece and Rome increased his ancestors moved to Mosul.  

His family roots hold no sentiment for Dan. He sees himself as a Gentile, speaks English and Arabic, and has no real interest in religion.

At a young age, he learned Jews are not popular. He steered away from any Jewish connotation to avoid the wrath of antisemitism.

When asked about his ancestors, he explains his linkage to the antique Greek Spartans. He describes them as fearless soldiers.

Dan pretends to believe in the Islam religion and even attends mosque services.

He does not believe in the God of the Jews and Christians, Yahweh, or in Allah, to whom the Muslims pray. He finds all religious rituals boring.  

From a young age, he is more interested in the concept of magic and darker forces with real power.

Dan studies conspiracy theories. Secretive organisations, such as the Freemasons and the Illuminati, fascinate him. 

He believes he has secret powers that overshadow the pretentious religions of his family and friends.

Mosul had the highest proportion of Christians of all the Iraqi cities. Entrances to ancient churches are difficult to find, some of them from poor upkeep.

Years ago, ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) militants attacked the Christian community in Mosul. They vandalised crosses and defaced religious artefacts.

The oldest church in Mosul, Shamoun Al-Safa (St. Peter), dates from the 9th century and is difficult to find. It lies five meters below street level.

ISIS militants removed all its crosses. They damaged statues and removed the bell and all other Christian icons. The church itself housed ISIS operations in the past.

Thousands of Iraqis had to flee Mosul and other places in Iraq.

The USA and its allies assisted the Iraq Defence Force to re-take these cities and villages from ISIS. Iraqis could return to places like Ramadi and Fallujah.

The battle for Mosul had interchangeable winners between ISIS and the Iraq government. The continuous battle for Mosul has intensified again over the last few weeks. It has become dangerous to live here.

A small Roman Catholic community still attends church services. These secret services occur in the remains of one of the ancient churches.

Dan’s father, Ibrahim, is a Messianic Jew. He attends services at this Christian church. He is a Jewish descendant who accepted Yeshua ha Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah), as his Saviour.  

Ibrahim decides it is safer for his family to leave Iraq. He informs his family of his plans to move the family to England.

The Catholic Church and Christian organisation Ebenezer assist him with the arrangements. 

They convinced Ibrahim to move his family to England. Yisrael (Israel) is not a good option as it is under attack by its hostile Arab neighbours. European countries also struggle with radical Muslims. 

Dan is keen to move to England. A change of scenery is what he needs and England offers access to many black magic organisations.

His father wants to enrol him in a Christian school.

He complains, Father, you say you are of Jewish descent and also a Christian. Now you want to force me into your religious double standards.  Why must I attend a Christian School and not a normal public school?

His father replies, I am of Jewish descent, but believe in Yeshua. He is the true Messiah. I am thus a Messianic Jew. The Christians are the ones who have supported the Jews over many years to move to safer places. They love their Jewish brothers and sisters and expect nothing in return.

Dan leaves the argument there. In England, he will do as he pleases.  

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THE TALE OF ALEXANDER DE BORJA...

MARYMOUNT SCHOOL, ITALY

Alexander de Borja is a 13-year-old scholar at the Marymount International Catholic School.

His parents, of Italian and Spanish descent, are Catholics. They are a family who upholds a pure family tree of religious descent.

Alexander is a worldly scholar from a young age. He attends only the best international schools.

From a young age, his parents told him he is a born leader. They believe he will unite the divided world. 

His family taught him religions, and ethnicities divide the world. They believe the Roman Catholic Church has the power to unite the world.

He has taken part in debates since the age of five. He progressed into a charismatic young orator who can capture the mind of an audience. 

His family comes from a long line of cardinals and popes. Alexander believes he will be the greatest Roman Catholic leader ever.

He is a descendant of Pope Alexander VI. He was born as Roderic de Borja to Cardinal Alfonso de Borja, an ancient family in Xàtiva, València, or modern-day Spain. Roderic was Pope Alexander VI in 1431.

Pope Alexander VI was an embarrassment to the Roman Catholic Church. This makes no difference to the young Alexander.

To him, Alexander VI is a hero. He used his power, both as cardinal and as the head of the Church, in establishing a scheme of family favouritism. This was clear in the rapid advancement of the careers of his descendants.

Marymount International School in Rome is the ideal school to prepare Alexander. The school occupies a beautiful 40-acre campus in Northern Rome.

The RSHM (Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary) founded this school. It opened its doors on October 16, 1946, with 30 students, twice as many as expected.

Significant growth in its student population followed. The school purchased and moved to the magnificent Villa Lauchli in the northern part of the city in 1953. 

The school builds upon the strength of the Elementary School’s academic curriculum. They place special emphasis on international cultures. Students are encouraged to appreciate and respect the world’s peoples and resources.

This suits the young Alexander and his family. It prepares him for his future role to unite people from all religions and cultures.

During secondary school, scholars focus on earning a U.S. diploma. This prepares them for college. Colleges and universities around the world welcome most Marymount graduates.   

Many Roman Catholic priests in high positions attended this school over the years.  

To become a priest, one must fulfil many requirements. You can join a seminary after high school or attend a secular or religious college or university.

Attending a Catholic college has its privileges. It allows the potential priest greater access to other priests and service in the church. Most classes emphasise public speaking and writing. 

If upon graduating college, a man still wishes to become a priest, he will join a seminary. Without specialised college training, it will take eight years to become a priest. 

With a specialised college degree, training in a seminary is usually only four years. 

Alexander will attend a Catholic college to speed up the process to become a priest. He plans to move fast through higher ranks.

Whilst walking to his next class Alexander’s mind feeds his daydream. He sees himself in the pope’s attire with millions of people listening to every word he has to say.

A wicked smile, not befitting of a child his age, fills his face...  

THREE

DAN MEETS ALEXANDER

LONDON, ENGLAND

Ibrahim enrols Dan at the London Oratory Catholic School. The school is in Fulham, SW6 1RX and at the southern end of Seagrave Road.

The Catholic Church assisted them to move to London and to enrol Dan in this school. 

The school is close to Fulham Broadway and West Brompton underground stations. It is easy for Dan to travel to and from school from their new home in West Kensington.

Ibrahim can now attend a Messianic Jewish congregation. A privilege he could not enjoy in Mosul.

He joined the Beit Nitzachon Messianic congregation. They gather every Saturday at Stamford Hill United Reform Church. 

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Dan notices the many Islamic Mosques close to their new home on North End Road and close to his school. 

Ironic, he thinks. London has more mosques than Jewish synagogues and Christian churches.

He read somewhere there are over 2000 mosques in greater London. Well, who cares, religion is a sideshow, he whispers. 

As they enter the school, a priest briefs them on the school and its activities.

The school is the property of the Catholic Church. We follow Canon Law and the trust deed of the London Oratory Charity. We adhere to the rites, practices and discipline of the Catholic Church at all times. The school serves as a witness to the Catholic faith. 

He looks at Dan and continues, Dan, we know you don’t have a Roman Catholic background. We provide a wide and rich range of educational and spiritual experiences. It will encourage you to develop your potential. Our students adhere to high standards of excellence in all activities. You will also learn to serve and read at Mass.

Dan nods his head without saying a word. He takes part in the religious rituals over the next few years to avoid trouble. 

He believes religion is for the faint-hearted. His destiny is more important than religion. 

Dan studies satanism on the internet. He reads about occult incidents. It takes place in Clapham Wood, Chanctonbury Ring in Sussex and many other places. 

He studies white and black magic. It confuses him for a while. He learns how the magician (witch) directs 'forces'. He decides white magic sounds too much like a Roman Catholic Ritual. 

Black Magic sounds supernatural and resonates with Dan’s thinking. He reads victory belongs to the black magic Masters of the Illuminati.

Dan is now convinced black magic is his future. It is superior to the Roman Catholic doctrine he has to deal with daily.

Dan learns how the Illuminati reveal flashing symbolic signals to the world. Only satanists understand these signals. This encourages him to know more about satanism.

His irritation with the Judeo-Christian religion reaches an all-time high. He also does not agree with the Islamic religion. However, he likes their reference to Christians and Jews as infidels. 

At first, he finds it difficult to enter satanic circles. Satanists do not socialise a great deal in public, other than for friendly chats.

They do not dress in black all the time. It is difficult to tell them apart from the regular population.

They seldom attend black masses. Most have their altars where they worship in private. 

He connects with the Satanic International Network. The England LaVeyan Satanic Group invites Dan to join them. His journey into satanism begins.

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During his mid-senior year, his school hosts an international conference. He meets Roman Catholic scholars from all over Europe and the Americas.

He immediately likes Alexander de Borja. He is a scholar of Marymount International School in Rome. It is the first time he likes a Roman Catholic scholar.

Dan walks towards the function room when he first sees Alexander, standing at the top of the stairs.

When their eyes meet for the first time, it is as though they know each other.

Dan smiles and introduces himself. They are both 16 years old and have much to discuss.

Over the next few days, they spend every minute they can in each other’s company. They both believe they were born for special purposes and are not equal to the masses.

Alexander likes Dan’s forceful physical appearance. He stares you down when he looks into your eyes. It is as though he has hidden powers. This intrigues Alexander.

Dan likes Alexander’s natural leadership abilities and excellent oratory skills. He completely captures the attention of the audience in the formal debate sessions.

They communicate via email and mobile phone after the conference. They share their inner secrets.

Dan does not share his involvement in satanic practices with Alexander. He exposes Alexander to the power of the other dark forces, such as the Illuminati.

Alexander is keen to know more about these forces. He becomes involved in the dark and hidden world of Dan Abaddon.

Dan excels in the satanic ranks. He becomes a high priest at 22. Yet, he still feels empty inside and knows there is much more to come... 

FOUR

END TIME WORLD EVENTS UNFOLD

ECONOMIC SUMMIT, BRUSSELS

The meeting starts at