When the Israelites were suffering in Egyptian bondage, God traveled over the earth seeking those who might follow His Law. He came across an Arab and said, "Would you like to follow My commandments?"

The Arab frowned suspiciously. "Like what, for instance?"

God said, "One is: thou shalt not kill!"

The Arab said, "You must be mad. Follow that commandment, indeed! My profession consists of lying in wait for camel trains, slaughtering the merch…