Chapter 223: So
In a tavern in Eugene, a dozen guests were enjoying their wines, and a television hung from the ceiling of the lobby, on which a very dignified middle-aged blond man could be seen being interviewed in front of the parliament building in Salem. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Senator Ani Robberland, what do you think of the changes that have taken place in Portland during this time?"
"What I want to say is, I don't have a point of view on this for the time being, the United States is a free country, everyone has the freedom to express their own ideas, to choose their own path in life, of course, everyone has the freedom to choose their own religion, to decide their own religious thoughts, what we need to do is not to judge whether what is happening in Portland is right, but to wait for this change to develop freely, as long as they can abide by the laws of Oregon, I don't think there is anything special to pay attention to."
"There are said to be representatives who are proposing to legislate in Oregon to ban the existence of the Angel Corps, arguing that they are becoming a disruptive presence in the lives of Portland's citizens."
"Oh, you know, the United States is a free country, and the House of Representatives is also an American citizen, and he has the freedom to express his political opinions, which is his right under the U.S. Constitution."
"So if Saint Matthew invited you to Mass, would you attend?"
"I think I will, I am also a believer in the Lord, and I desire to hear the teachings of the Lord, especially Saint Matthew, who is probably the closest being to the Lord."
"That is, you agree with Saint Matthew on the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth?"
"I am a believer in the Lord, but you know, even if you are a believer in the Lord, there is a difference between Protestantism and Catholicism, and it is normal for people to have differences in their views on religion, but that does not mean that I will disagree with Saint Matthew's views on the kingdom of God on earth."
"As far as I know, you are a Lutheran, and Matthew is a Baptist, does that affect your religious views?"
"Even though I'm a member of the Lutheran Church, I'm also a Senator from Oregon, and everyone has multiple statuses, but that doesn't stop me from fulfilling my responsibilities, and I don't think it's time to make a judgment that is in line with the demands of the people of Oregon."
"So Mr. Senator......"
The TV interview continues, when a chubby policeman sitting in a tavern pouts.
"I hate this Rob Lan, he never takes a position lightly, he talks nonsense for a long time, this should not be the practice of a responsible person, he always wants to avoid risks, he always does not dare to take his responsibility, he is a senator, he has to have his own clear opinion on all kinds of things that are happening in the state, and not go around with reporters. I won't vote for him next time, to hell with this sissy. ”
At this time, on the table next to him, a strong man who was fatter than him took a big sip of beer and asked.
"Hey! Rooney, do you like that Saint Matthew? Like his legion of angels? ”
"I haven't seen them again, how do I know, but I know very well that even if you like the Angel Legion, I'm afraid you'll never have a chance to become an angel, and I can't imagine how big a 300-pound body needs to be a pair of wings."
The policeman's words caused a lot of laughter in the tavern.
"That's it, Sanjes, if you want to fly into the sky, you need to lose at least 150 pounds of fat first, or God won't be able to help you."
"Haha! Ha ha! He's so fat! ”
Sanjes smiled indifferently, "Whatever, let me give up the cute meatloaf and beer, I'd rather not be the angel than give it up." ”
"Hey! Rooney! "Then a stocky woman walked up to the police." What's going on in Portland right now? Do you know? ”
"I don't know much, how?"
"Oh~~ I thought you, the policeman, could know a little bit of inside information, I also wanted to go to Portland to see, if possible, maybe I could be an angel, think about it, flying freely like a bird in the sky, it must be great!"
"Hey! Susan, I'll bet on tequila, you won't be an angel even if you get to Portland. A young man in the corner shouted.
"Why?" The woman asked.
"You're looking for excitement, the angel legion wants devout believers, you're so unreligious, can you memorize the Gospels?"
"He's right!" "Saint Matthew is a true believer, very, very faithful, like Joan of Arc, and you may not meet his standards," the policeman said. ”
"Have you seen him?" The woman asked.
"Nope! I've heard from others, and a lot of people have been on a pilgrimage to Portland lately, and when they come back, they tend to talk non-stop, even if you plug your ears. ”
"I'm going to have to see it with my own eyes, and this weekend, I'm going to drive to see it."
"Well, you'd better get some companions and take your Colt with you."
"Portland is becoming dangerous?"
"I'm not sure, but I've heard that when many Christians go on pilgrimage, there are also some people from the Green Sect who are looking for trouble, probably some extreme sect of the Green Church, and the slogan of the earthly kingdom put forward by Saint Matthew is regarded as a challenge to them."
"Challenge? Don't they know how much they hate these hateful green cults? They always like to talk about jihad, and they always call all those who don't believe in the green religion Kafeil! ”
"Yes, so as soon as the kingdom of heaven on earth came out, they thought it was a provocation to the Green Religion and wanted to launch a holy war. I've heard that there are people and vehicles on the road that have been fired from long distances, so you'd better bring a gun. ”
"Good! I'm going to bring my big viper! ”
"Susan! You'd better bring Thomas with you, he's so strong, he's going to make you want to die! A voice in the hall shouted, causing a burst of laughter in the tavern.
"Die!" The woman unceremoniously snapped back her middle fingers, making the laughter in the tavern louder.
"Actually, it's a good suggestion, with Thomas by your side, you'll be much safer, and I feel like Portland is like a powder keg brewing, where something big will happen sooner or later." The police advised Susan.
"Why? Why do you say that? ”
"Portland is actually the weakest of all the parishes, its church density is only one-seventh of that of other American cities, and the population composition there is also very distinctive, with whites mostly concentrated in the suburbs, blacks concentrated in the North Side, foreign populations and colored people concentrated in urban areas, and St. Matthew's Angels Society is located right in the urban area. So ......"