FastSaying

We are both preachers. He preached the teaching of Jesus Christ, and I preached my philosophy.
He asked me: “Do you pray?”
“No.”
“Do you beseech God to forgive your trespasses?”
“No.”
“Do you not thank God for his bounty?”
“No.”
“Do you not depend on God's support?”
“No.”
And with this his puzzlement increased until he was assured that my fate lies in hell indeed.

Khalil al-Sakakini

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