Ripples on the Lake

The American preacher, John Baptiste, has become a world-wide phenomenon, so popular that some are calling him the reincarnation of John the Baptist. People of all religions follow him; even the pope is enthralled by him.But some governments, particularly the United States, Britain and Russia, are not happy with John Baptiste's success; they see his influence as being a threat to the 'good order' of things.Matters seem to be resolved when the preacher is killed in an avalanche in the Himalayas when on a visit to a Buddhist friend.Then, three months later, when his body is found and brought back to the States, a freak of nature, by way of a lightning strike, he is brought back to life.Now, the whole world wants to know if there is a Heaven, and if there is life after death.The three governments, the USA, Britain and Russia, await with great interest to hear what he will say.As does the rest of the world.