Article: The Transformation of Aziz
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance of characters to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Aziz was having the worst day of his life! His world was falling apart right before his very eyes. How could this have happened? He groaned inwardly as he scanned the faces of the people who had gathered at his welcome reception for Rev. Bryan. He had announced at their last service that his father from overseas would be coming to commission their new church building and the whole village had turned up to see the white man who had given Aziz his spiritual powers. He cringed inwardly with head bowed as the Reverend openly rebuked him for his "questionable practices and pagan heresies". His displeasure with the state of the church he had put in Aziz's care was evident from the tone of his voice and grave countenance. Aziz gazed at the sky in wonder..Could this really be happening? Was this the reward he deserved for all his years of dedicat...