The End

The Ascent 3

Father Darby:
Considering that people do not have money, my book has sold a lot. President Santino suggested we put it on the internet for free so everyone could read it. I know what he was planning. He wanted people to stop hoping God would save them. Santino told us religion was important, but the world has always worshipped the wrong God. This book would hurt the Catholic Church and see it for what it was. People would leave the Catholic Church and never trust it again. The fact that a former priest was now working for the president would be an example to the people. I trusted the President and knew that everything he predicted had happened. The Pope or these two witnesses are not changing the world. Words and prayers do not help. This is why I am working hard with Santino.

Chloe:
In the past, people had rights and were protected by the law. This is no longer the case. The police have become oppressors and are very trigger-happy. They shoot and kill a person who is under suspicion. There are no longer courts or prisons. People just die or disappear. I do not understand people who think that Santino is the best thing that happened since sliced bread. Do people not see what is happening around us? They still have no homes, no food and no job. How have things become better? It seems like things are getting worse. People are still dying and we no longer have human rights. Slowly we are becoming Santino's slaves. If we do not worship and adore him, we will lose our lives. Why are people so blind and cannot see what is happening?

VTT Global News:
In a significant announcement, the United States has declared war on terror, taking a firm stance against extremist organizations threatening global peace. The U.S. government has reached out to potential coalition partners, urging international support in the fight against terror. Intelligence reports highlight the presence of terror organizations, including Allah's Warriors, within Syria. These groups pose a significant threat to stability, prompting the United States to seek a united front against extremism. The call for coalition partners aims to create a collaborative effort to dismantle terror networks and prevent further acts of violence. The U.S. government emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to address the root causes of terrorism, protect innocent lives, and foster a safer world for all. As diplomatic efforts intensify, nations around the globe are urged to stand together in the pursuit of peace and security, sending a resounding message that terrorism will not be tolerated, and collective action is paramount for a safer future.

Pope Stephen X:
The United States has started by bombing terror camps in Syria. I can understand that the president has chosen to do this. The government in the USA was powerless with the virus, natural catastrophes and a destroyed economy. The President wants to show that he can take action after the terror attacks in the USA. The sad thing is that many civilians were being killed. It broke my heart when I heard about innocent people becoming a casualty of this war on terror. Maybe the world needs to see why some are so frustrated that they become terrorists. I think it's usually because they feel that their way of life is threatened and feel like others are interfering. I gave my weekly message to the world where I said, "In these challenging times, I implore you to reflect on the sanctity of life and the teachings of peace. War and acts of terror are not the answer to our troubles. Instead, let us embrace dialogue, compassion, and understanding. The path to true harmony lies in respecting the dignity of every human being and seeking common ground. I urge world leaders to pursue diplomacy and cooperation, striving for solutions that unite rather than divide. Violence begets only suffering and despair. Let us work together to build bridges, not walls, fostering a world where love triumphs over hatred. As we navigate these turbulent waters, may the spirit of peace guide our hearts and actions."

Andrew
Today, President Santino had a meeting with his team. He was happy that there was true justice in the EU where people understood that if they defied the law or the president, they would be punished straight away. There were still some problems. The president wanted the food sanctions to work so that people had a share of the small amount of food we had. Too many people were starving while others were hoarding food. The police were now authorized to search for hoarded food without any court order. The president also announced that the EU military was being built up and was soon the largest military in the world. Despite that we now had a strong military, the EU would not participate in the war against terror led by the USA. The president told us that big changes were on the way. We needed to be patient and ready. You have to love the president, he takes hard decisions that are needed for the EU.