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they would be trained in psychology. They would secretly inform the GC about people who oppose their views. I assume anyone who doesn’t line up with the Enigma Babylon Faith would be in big trouble.”
    “So there goes free speech,” Judd said.
    “What’s he calling them?”
    “I’m not sure,” Graham said.
    “But he doesn’t want to use the words police or secret, though that’s exactly what they’ll be.”
    “What land of power would they have?”
    “They’ll carry guns,” Graham said.
    “If they have reason to stop someone or question him or even search him, they can do it.”
    “Their own judge and jury,” Judd said.
    “Exactly. Whoever is perceived as an enemy, whoever says something negative about the Global Community, can be eliminated right there.”
    “Where’s he going to get these people?” Judd said.
    “All over the world,” Graham said.
    “That’s why I’ve been going along with them.”
    “What do you mean?”
    “When they called and threatened me inIsrael,” Graham said, “they had no power. I could’ve refused and walked away. But they brought up Conrad, my brother.”
    “What does he have to do with it?” Judd said.
    “He had nothing to do with it until they got him,” Graham said.
    “He’s in one of the camps for these new GC monitors down South somewhere. They said if I didn’t help them find Mrs. Stahley, they’d put an end to his education. “

    “So you are cooperating with them,” Judd said.
    “Only to buy time,” Graham said.
    “How old is he?”
    “About your age,” Graham said.
    “Maybe a little younger. If I can find Mrs. Stahley and get those documents, I might be able to use them as barter. If not, I’ll take them to the media and hope I can find my brother before it’s too late.”
    Ryan could tell Rayford Steele was near the end of his message. The pilot wiped his forehead and closed his Bible.
    “The seventh Seal Judgment is mysterious because Scripture is not dear what form it will take. All the Bible says is that it is apparently so dramatic that there will be silence in heaven for half an hour. We will study those judgments and talk about them as we move into that period. However, for now, I believe Bruce has left us with much to think and pray about.”
    Rayford stepped to the side of the pulpit, just behind Bruce’s casket.
    He looked down and said, “We have loved this man. We have learned from this man. And now we must say good-bye. Though we know he is finally with Christ, do not hesitate to grieve and mourn. The Bible says we are not to mourn as those who have no hope, but it does not say we should not mourn at all.
    Grieve with all your might. But don’t let it keep you from the task. What Bruce would have wanted above all else is that we stay about the business of bringing every person we can into the kingdom before it is too late. “
    Rayford closed in prayer. As Ryan looked up, he saw the pilot sit and lower his head. Most stayed seated, while a few quietly stood and made their way out. Ryan stayed for a few moments,then went downstairs to the meeting place.
    “Why didn’t they open the casket?” Ryan said.
    “I think they want people to come back for a viewing later,” Vicki said.
    “I’ll be with Chaya at her mom’s funeral.”
    Ryan looked around and saw a boy helping an old woman down the steps.
    As they moved toward him Ryan said, “Has anybody seen Judd?”
    “I saw him, young man,” the frail old woman said.
    “He gave up his seat for me and my ... my daughter.”
    The woman took off her dark glasses and raised her silver wig.
    “Mrs. Stahley!” Ryan said.
    The woman put a finger to her lips and closed the door to the meeting room.

    “If what you say is really true,” Judd said, “I need to get back and warn my friends.”
    Taylor Graham looked away.
    “I don’t think that’s a good idea,” he said.
    “With the level of risk, I’m not sure you should ever see them again.”
    Ryan hugged Darrion.