The International Government of the World, or IGW, made its announcement with joy: the last Christian in the world was dead. This last Christian was found hiding in an abandoned mine in South Africa. He was ferreted out, brought to trial, convicted, and then executed, all the while professing Christ. The world state ordered a half-day international holiday to celebrate; the rejoicing grew to a fever pitch. Images of Christ on the cross were burned in sub-capitals throughout the world and singing, which had been banned for more than a century, was permitted this one time to aid the celebration.

Yes, it was a sad and strange day which witnessed these events. The rulers of the IGW were the sons and daughters of those who a century earlier had crushed truth, eliminated all rebellious people, …