Delaware Town, Thirty years ago, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Christianity, and all manner of other churches were widespread here. Atheists accounted for less than 1%. Faith was chaotic and complicated.
But when The Order arrived with genuine divine miracles, it swept through the town's beliefs like an autumn wind scattering fallen leaves.
Everyone became a follower of The Order, a supporter of the "Prototype of Heaven."
The entire town welcomed an unprecedented unity.
On streets lined with European-style buildings, warnings about "God" could be seen everywhere. Every passerby wore a happy smile.
"Hi, good morning, Mr. Harry. The whole family is up so early—are you planning to go camping?"
An elderly, plump, white-haired woman who was trimming her lawn saw her neighbor's family carrying a bag of things and dressed casually, preparing to head out. She greeted them with a smile.
It was clear that her smile came from the heart.
"Oh, yes, Mrs. Grace."
"We're taking the children to Delaware Park for a picnic. But we'll be back by 19:00, then the whole family will attend the church's 'Purification Baptism.'"
The neighboring family by the car immediately responded warmly.
"Mrs. Grace, we'll have Mom and Dad take lots of pictures and share them with you later," the twin sisters, about eight years old, said excitedly at the same time.
"Wow, then I'm really looking forward to it!" Mrs. Grace's face lit up with anticipation.
"Then we'll be off. See you at church at 19:00!" "See you at church at 19:00!"
The couple and their twin daughters bade Mrs. Grace farewell together.
"See you at church at 19:00. May God bless you!"
As Mrs. Grace said this, her smile faded. She clasped her hands tightly together, extended both index fingers, and held them before her chest as she spoke sincerely.
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