One World

“Why are you troubled?” Portentous asked.

“I have been watching the Parkers” said Ominous.

“Why are they a concern?”

“Martin Parker is a preacher.” Portentous cringed involuntarily. How he hated those words.

“There are millions of preachers out there. Most do enough damage to the lost that there is little need to assist them.” He smiled evilly.

“This one is different.”

“What makes him so special?” Portentous sneered. Ominous took a deep breath. He knew this was not going to go well.

“He…ah…prays!” Portentous snarled and viciously attacked Ominous who cowered away defeated once again.

“Do you mean he actually speaks to our Enemy, or does he speak in the ritualistic, religious gobbledygook?” He growled. They were just one acrid breath away from each other and Ominous was still licking his wounds from his last words. A lie would be so much better.

“He appears genuine, though I have not studied him long enough to be certain. I am not the master you are in such things.” Ominous knew he could appeal to his vast pride, and Portentous seemed to soften a bit.

“Parkers, you say? Yes, I vaguely remember them. Martin Parker is the pastor of growing congregation as I recall.”

“Yes, that’s true.”

“And what have you done to thwart his efforts?” he challenged.

“I have influenced his congregation to believe unfavorable reports about him and his family. Some believe he is a hot headed man who is trying to make a name for himself.” Ominous puffed his chest at his brilliant estimation.

“Excellent!”

“I am also influencing his children. They are teenagers now and are much more attentive when I speak.” They both laughed wickedly.

“Good work! You are learning well. We must break down the home!! It is key!! When that is accomplished, the rest will follow like paper in the wind.”