KILLING IN THE NAME OF GOD

IT was about 9:00p.m and 0shipo was dark and gloomy,but the clinging of Nana Gyata’s magical metal subdued the silence,giving a bit of life to the almost ghost hamlet,which had not than a population of ten and was always almost deserted by its inhabitants,who wanted to avoid witnessing some of Nana Gyata’s heinous,rituals killings.A plush car was parked in front of Nana Gyata’s cottage.IT was indeed an irony to find such a luxurious vehicle in a hamlet which hardly boasted of any wealthy inhabitants. However,that had been the trend,many prominent and wealthy people sought spiritual backing from the blood-thirsty witch-doctor.”Last night’s crusade was massive.” The owner of the plush car narrated to the witch-doctor. “I burst into tears out of excessive joy: I couldn’t hold it back as I saw the deaf speaking,the lame walking and the blind receiving back their sight,I was indeed overjoyed and so was my congregation.” “I am glad to hear that.Nana Gyata’s replied with delight.”Now, that you have gotten the powers that you desire so much for,I hope you will not forget to offer the seven lambs at the appointment time; the gods are the source of your powers, fame and wealth and it will be only prudent for you to give them what is due them as a token of your gratitude at the right time,without fear or favour and without any delay.”I have made all the necessary arrangements for the lambs and I believe that any time sooner they would be ready and I shall present them to the Gods on time. I appreciate that the gods have done for me and l shall not pay back with ingratitude.” “Be sure that the lambs you are presenting are clean; the gods do not tolerate mistakes.; “I will.”