[ IP ] A test of Faith

I stood, realizing what the running crowd meant, but not daring to look behind me. 
 
 `` The Lord is watching our actions. Some may see that as a threat, but they know not the Lord I do.'' 
 
 My breath faltered for a moment, the soldiers shouted a command, but I just ignored them, I did n't understand them over my heart pounding anyway. 
 
 `` The Lord I know watches your actions, waiting for the moment when you ask to come back to him, and embracing you with an eternity of love the second you do. He does n't care what you have done, or even what you will do. All that matters to Him is that you love Him.'' 
 
 The commands had slowed somewhat, but they were still coming. 
 
 `` All he requires is that you as-'' 
 
 
 It took the soldier sometime to build up the gall, but the priest in front of him was dead. For a moment he feared retribution, but laughed it off nervously, no such thing would exist for him, after all, there was no God, and the people were to frighte- 
 
 `` All He wants is that you desire his forgiveness. He does not want retribution for you, only an eternity with his love.'' He fired again, closing his eyes this time, a tear starting to form. 
 
 Another man strode forward from the crowd, an old man flanked by his two sons. Each of them took a body and set off. The father grabbed a bloody scarf and crucifix from the ground. 
 
 `` May God have mercy on your souls.''
