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Give me your money.

I don't have any money.

Fuck, give me your money now! -Stop it, please.

Damn!

I don't have any! -Give it to me.

Stop it!

I don't have money.

Please, I beg you?

Stop.

Stop.

Stop.

The Apostle

Written, produced and directed by Cheyenne Carron.

Akim, go help your mother.

Hello?

Yes, how are you?

Yes.

About the flour stock, I'll see that on Monday.

OK,we'll do so.

Fine, bye.

Don't pick up when we pray.

It's work. Sorry.

We start over. This prayer is not good.

What about that gift?

First we pray, then you will see your gift.

Stay focused.

So tell me. -Be patient.

You need to deserve it.

But I do. -I'm not sure.

What is the gift? -Surprise.

Mum?

If I tell you it won't be a gift anymore.

Hey, dad.

Move aside, I'm watching TV.

It's Boltanski! Come here.

I don't like contemporary art.

Boltanski, the master of modern art.

The master.

Look, it's H&M!

That is today's art!

Boltanski doesn't reach me.

I need to feel seized. -That's it.

Stop being silly!

Mum has good taste.

What was that wonderful picture?

Monet.

It's not the same thing!

It gets to me. It seizes me.

That is contemporary art!

No, that is marketing.

Your eyebrow is like a Picasso, though.

Don't make fun of your father.

It's uncle Rachid.

You don't play the smart-ass now.

Rachid.

Give me your coat.

This is a friend, Hoscine. -Hello.

These are Youssef and Akim.

Contemporary art has gone to his head.

How are you going?

I'm fine, and yourself?

Hello. -Hello.

Take some horns of gazelle, please.

Stop it, Akim.

Try the horns of gazelle, Rachid.

Everything is fine.

Help me for a moment.

Go.

What is it?

I run out of oil, I can't cook without it.

I'm starving but not going. It's cold.

Please, and come back quickly.

What do I get in exchange? -You get to eat in exchange.

I'll keep the change.

Not on 20 Euros.

You rip your mother off.

Has she been shot?

No, she's been strangled.

Seriously? -Yes, strangled?

It's awful.

Really awful.

She was our age.

Shit, I don't like this?

How can someone do such a thing ? It's beyond me.

What happened?

A woman has been strangled.

What an asshole!

Are you riding blindfolded?

It's your fault!

You didn't give way. -Not true.

Fuck, we don't have time for this!

Look what you did! -It's your own fault.

Look what you did!

How do I get to work now?

Bloody shit, Romain!

It's on you. -We'll write an accident report.

Are you OK? You are insane, you two.

You are right on a roundabout. -Please, go away.

Go home. -I'm a witness!

Are you mates? Go away.

You are damned sick.

Why are you touching me?

What is going on, gentlemen?

He caused an accident.

He failed to give way. -Are you injured?

I didn't fail at all. He's telling bullshit.

He's riding and doesn't even watch out.

It's OK, officer.

We'll settle this at the station.

He's sulking.

Can I borrow your phone?

I left mine at home.

Thanks.

They wait for me to go to the prayer hall.

Thanks.

Hello?

Hello?

This is Akim.

Labesse Hamdoullah...

I did buy them, but they're broken.

I've had an accident.

I'm at the police station.

No, nothing serious.

There's no problem.

Don't worry.

Calm down, there is no problem.

I'll call you back later.

Thanks.

Your girl doesn't look happy. -It was my mother.

De Niro.

What is it? What?

What a messy morning.

It's very kind of you, mate.

He wouldn't have believed me without you.

It's nothing.

Do you live around here? -I just moved in.

I'm from the North.

Then I found a job in a garage.

I am a mechanic.

Which garage?

Garage Géry. -I know it.

I you need anything, just drop by.

I will probably need you. Thanks.

And what do you do?

I work at a bakery. -OK.

Give me you number.

I'll make it up to you.

Make it up to me? For what?

It took your time, you testified for me. It's the least I can do.

You're kidding. -Please, give me your number.

I can give you my number. -I'll buy you a drink.

Alright, I can accept that! -Deal.

Make it up to me...

It was nice of you, anyway.

I'm Fabien.

Thanks Fabien. My name is Akim.

Nice to meet you.

Salam aleykoum. -What are you doing?

Are you hurt? -No, I'm fine.

You screwed the bike.

Think rather of your brother's health.

Are you hurt? -Everything is fine.

Did you see all those cops on the street?

There's been murder.

It's their business. Get in, it's prayer time.

I'm going to eat, will join you later, Inch'Allah.

You'll eat later, come now with us.

How do you cope during Ramadan?

Akim, if you want to be a good Imam,

you mustn't miss any preaches.

Yes.

You must lead by example. Don't forget it.

I won't.

I'll join you later.

We'll be waiting in the prayer hall. -Stop insisting.

Sheikh. -Adnane.

I have a question.

I have some relationship issues with my wife.

I'd like to know in which case can we marry several wives.

Many laugh, but you are not the only one considering it.

The sura 4 verse 3 refers to it.

It says that you have the right to marry up to four women,

if you wish so, among the women who pleases you

under the sole condition of being equitable to them.

Otherwise, only one. -What does equitable mean?

In which context?

“Equitable”, can anyone answer?

Being fair. -Exactly.

And what else?

To provide them with equal material comfort.

Protect them in the same way.

That‘s it.

But it's even subtler than that.

Verse 129 from the same sura

says it's not possible to be equitable in the same way

towards all the wives.

As you must be materialistically, financially and sentimentally fair.

You can't love all the wives in the same way.

That's what I will let you reflect upon.

You won't get 4 wives with your tiny allowance, anyway!

Another remark:

before trying to marry a second woman

you need the agreement of your existent wife.

That's out, then.

Other questions, gentlemen?

Sheikh.

Your name? -Said.

Salam aleykoum, Said.

It is regarding women, as well. -Yet again.

Just one.

I want to know if I can marry a non-Muslim woman.

He's talking blasphemy!

Let him speak. -Please, gentlemen?

My brother, he can ask the question.

We will answer it, Inch'Allah.

Well, Said,

a Muslim can't marry an agnostic, atheist

or polytheist woman.

The Quran says on the Sura 2 verse 221,

You can't marry a polytheist woman unless she turns a believer.

On the contrary,

Sura 5 verse 5,

if I'm not mistaken,

clarifies another important point.

A Muslim can marry any women from the Book.

That means he can marry a non-Muslim

as long as they are Jews or Christians.

Dirty infidel.

Shut up.

There's no need to get all worked up.

Do you realize what you just said?

Don't tell swear words.

What? -Excuse me.

Be aware, my brothers,

that Islam is a grace

with which your Lord fills you.

You must be grateful.

Because the teachings of your religion

are perfect and complete.

Akim, say the prayer, will you?

With pleasure. -I can do it.

Do you want to? -I never do it.

Go ahead, I don't mind?

Isn't it wonderful?

Look all those people. You see?

All that crowd.

Blacks, whites, Asians, all praying to Allah.

One only God.

It's seizing.

All the people at the same level. No difference.

It's a strong feeling.

You know it's a guy from the estate who killed the priest's sister?

I don't know.

You'll see. You won't be the same after your trip to Mecca.

Here, it's for you. -What is this?

Your gift. I told you I would give it to you.

Finally.

It's been hard to get. -You did good, you've been patient.

Wow, it's nice.

Do you like it? -Where did you get it?

The chain is long? -You're never happy.

The pendant is pretty, but the chain...

Looks like a Viking thing.

The best is the engraved name: Allah.

There is no prettier name than Allah.

Mum said you're OK with taking me with you this summer.

We'll see about that.

We'll see what? -Depending on your marks.

My marks? Don't worry.

I have the best in my class. -Inch'Allah.

Well, leave us alone now.

I don't feel like going on vacation with you.

I don't feel like going with you either.

Leave us now, let us talk.

I do what I want to! -We're between boys.

You're a girl, you don't have to be here.

Why not? -This is between boys.

You are my brothers, so I do as I please.

Imagine if we are in our underwear. You can't know.

And knock on the door before stepping in for starters.

Go, get out.

Pyramid, pyramid!

Stop it!

Stop it!

Let's put some shampoo on her.

Alright, alright.

It was here?

Well, shall we go?

The murder

was right here.

Did we just go out of our way for that?

Why you say “out of our way”?

This is where the murder was committed.

Don't you have a heart?

I know? Everybody around knows she's been killed here.

Let's go, now. It's cold and we'll be late for class.

You don't have a heart, keeping me out here in the cold.

How are you, guys? -Salam aleykoum.

Hi, guys. -Are you OK, Mehdi?

How are you, man? -Good, good.

I am good. -Great.

I don't shake hands with traitors.

I didn't see you at the prayer. -We had something to do.

What did you have to do? -Work, my brother.

Unemployed like you?

Don't talk me about work.

Yeah, sure. -See you around, guys.

Come on, brother.

Salam aleykoum.

Why didn't you shake hands with him?

He is an apostate. -What is an apostate?

An asshole who betrays Allah.

Akim, stick to the instructions. -Yes.

Lift your foot a bit. -Which one?

Your inside foot. In front of you.

Stay on your side.

Stick to the instructions. Youssef, that's good.

I'm going to fall.

Oh, are you OK?

Watch out!

Are you hurt?

Did you twist your ankle?

The grip turned loose!

But are you OK? -It's OK, leave me alone!

It pisses me off! I was about to score a great time.

You don't play the smart ass now. -Yeah, exactly.

He's too proud, he's Algerian.

OK, go on Akim. Come on.

Here we go.

Spiderman, Spiderman?

Hi Ramzy, how are you? I'm fine.

Hello. Fabien? -Hum...The accident...

Akim. -Akim, how are you?

Fine. What are you doing here?

You do sport here?

I've just been to the climbing class. And you?

Just finding out about coming to the pool with my wife?

Excuse us. -No problem.

I'm sorry about last time. I said I would call you.

It's OK. But you didn't bring us your bike.

I'll take care of it soon.

Is it still broken?

I will repair it. -Bring it in, then.

OK,I count on you. -Sure, bring it.

It's funny we bumped into each other. It's destiny.

We can just go now have those drinks.

That works for me.

Do you have the time?

Let's go to my place. You can meet my wife there.

I'll come back later, madam. -Bye, have a good day.

I'm sorry, I did tell you I was going to call you?

Hello. -Hello.

This is my wife, Laurence.

Nice to meet you. -We can kiss on the cheek.

Hello Akim.

Do you want something? -I do.

Do you want a beer? -Have a seat, please.

A beer is fine for you? -No, I don't drink alcohol.

Do you have any juice, though?

We're out of it. What about a coke?

Yes. -Coke is great.

Sorry, do you want anything? -A glass of water, please.

Alright.

He never thinks of me, he's a big sexist.

What's that?

Don't you know sugared almonds? -Can I keep one?

There you go. -Thanks.

Well, cheers! -Thank you for inviting me.

Cheers, to Rose. -Yes, to Rose.

Cheers. -He forgot his wife again.

Dirty sexist.

This is for you.

The swimming enrolment. Thanks, I'll start doing sport.

That's a good thing. -Yes. I don't know how to take that?

No, I mean that you can encourage Fabien now.

Why are you messing with my hair?

Your hair is actually three times longer than that.

I'm going to uncurl it anyway.

Tell me about your day? How did it go?

Well, good.

You are too sleepy.

Fuck!

Oh, excuse me? My little Hafsa, excuse me.

Look, I get soaked too. Is it better now?

Tell me about your day, then.

What do you want me to say? It's school!

A girl in my classroom knew the woman who got killed.

She was friends with her mother.

And her mother asked the priest

if he planned to stay and live next to the killer's family.

Do you know what he answered? -Tell me.

He said:

my presence will help them live through.

Crazy, isn't it?

He chooses to keep living next to the murderer's family

because the parents are in pain for what their son did.

Akim.

Akim. -Yes?

Uncle Rachid is here. -What does he want?

You know I don't like surprises. -This one you will.

What is it? -Come here.

How are you? Labesse?

Hamdoullah. And you? -Hamdoullah.

Sport clothes?

Am I representing or what?

Sure.

Are you still a big supporter? -Always.

And do you still play football?

Naturally.

In front of my Playstation.

Are you alright? -I am.

Do you know why I came today?

To have lunch? -Of course not...

Well, just a little...

What's going on?

I offered your brother a trip to Mecca last year.

You were preparing your exams, so you were not ready.

This year is your turn, Inch'Allah. -Really?

There you go. -But you're crazy.

We could have paid for him.

It's my pleasure.

It's an important moment in his life and I want to be a part of it.

It's in the line of everything I've taught you, isn't it?

It will make you a good Imam.

You're like a goat! -That's not kind.

I can't accept it.

She's your wife, but she's my sister.

She's no longer your sister, but my wife.

I'm both.

Well, thanks Rachid.

The point of this to me is above all the takeover.

There is Youssef already... -And you too, Inch'Allah.

OK.

Shall we go and make a Mechoui?

On the garden with the neighbours?

Mum will do it.

While singing you-yous at the same time?

It's really kind. -No problem.

I just changed the wheel.

Thank you for reminding me.

And I had a spare tyre anyway.

Awesome. Excellent.

How much I owe you then?

Nothing. I had all I needed.

Where? Where?

I'm paying!

If you want to, I can ask my boss to charge you the wheel.

But you will not pay labour. -Please thank him for me.

I'm off to climbing class, you fancy joining me after work?

No, no. -I'll do 6 hours of climbing?

Come on. You're doing fine.

Very good. Keep going.

Some are upside down.

Just keep on.

Up to where?

15 more metres yet. -What?

We're crazy here!

Keep it up.

I have never done a sport like this.

You could make me want to do sports again.

I expected worse than that. You did good.

All considered. -Thanks.

How is Laurence? -She's good.

And your little girl? -Yeah.

Give them a kiss from me. -I will.

I drop it here.

Do you want to come to Rose's Christening?

It'd be a pleasure.

Totally.

It's touching that you invite me.

Truly nice, thank you. It's cool.

Well, I'm glad that you come.

Thanks, my brother.

Well, I'm off. -OK.

See you next time. -Sure, see you soon. Bye.

You're really my most beautiful son. -Indeed.

Am I fancy or not, Youssef?

It suits you, you're pretty.

Where did you find this tux?

There are stains all over. Look?

Where did you get it?

At the flea market. -I'm giving you money.

Don't go to the flea market. How do you spend it?

You buy olive oil and you put it on my hair.

It's for your good.

Youssef, is the tuxedo alright or not?

Youssef?

Don't talk me about tuxedos.

What's the matter?

A good Muslim has nothing do to in a church.

What are you talking about? I'm going to a friend's celebration.

But it's a religious celebration. A Christening is important.

It's a friend's party, where's the issue?

He's going into a church and everybody is happy with it.

What's the issue?

That you don't need to be at other people's religious events.

He's not a part of it.

It's not forbidden to go into a church anyway.

You, don't talk to me and I don't talk to you. Ok?

I talk to you if I want to! -Lower your voice!

Listen, you're narrow-minded!

Where's the issue? Trust me, damn it!

It's not about trust. -Trust me.

It's just the way it is.

What way?

Don't go if you don't want to. Me, I'm sure of my religion.

A Muslim has nothing to do into a church.

They have their churches to practise religion and we have our mosques.

You're narrow-minded.

Can't we live together?

Shut up, you! You piss me off, shut up!

Stop talking to me like that! Did you see how she talks to me?

I don't know what to do with these children.

The Quran asks for tolerance too.

It has nothing to do with tolerance.

Nothing to do with being friends.

Shut up, I'm talking! You're a pain in the neck!

You can be friends with someone

without taking part in his celebrations.

You're not a friend, then.

Do you have any Christian or Jewish friends?

Which friends do you have? Only bearded ones.

Santa is your friend! Come on, you're giving a headache!

You are biased.

When you were a kid

and mum bought things at the Catholic Aid.

You didn't mind at the time!

He has a point.

You get on my nerves. I'm sure of myself and my religion.

Don't bother me with that.

You don't know your religion.

Fine, go! Go with them!

Yeah, I'm going.

You're still there?

I think I'm not going.

That takes the cake.

You'll look rude.

I don't know if it's a good idea.

It depends.

To look rude in front of assholes is no big deal,

but in front of good people? it will make us look like assholes.

Thanks.

Everything's good?

Hello. -Hello.

Hi, Fabien.

Hi Akim, it's cool you made it.

Let's go, are you ready?

It's the first time I'm in a church. -Is that true?

I'm telling you. First times are the best.

You will seek me and find me

when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29v 13

Is everything good? -It is.

Excuse me.

Can I have a booklet?

So, Rose's Christening...

What's the program? Lots of chants?

Are you alright? -Very well.

Are the godfather and godmother here?

Come on inside.

What name did you choose for your child?

Rose.

What do you ask the Church of God for Rose?

We ask today for our child to be Christened.

We'll do our best to share with her our life and faith.

We wish she comes to know God and Christ

and we hope that she will later live in the Christian faith.

You have agreed to be Rose's godfather and godmother.

You must help her parents to fulfil their responsibility.

Are you willing to do so?

Yes, we are.

Rose, the Christian community welcomes you with great joy.

On its behalf, I make the sign of the cross on you

as the symbol of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

And you, the parents, her godfather and godmother

will make the same sign on her.

Eternal and Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

please look to your server Rose, whom You have called to faith.

Lord, lead her to the bath of the new birth

so that she gets, according to Your promise,

the everlasting reward

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[He speaks in Latin]

May God Almighty and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who grants you rebirth by water and by the Holy Spirit

and graces you with forgiveness for all your sins

anoint you with the deliverance cream

by the Lord Christ and for the eternal life. Amen.

Oh take my soul, take it Lord

and let your flame burn in my heart

Let all my being tremble for you,

be my own master, Oh divine King

Source of life, of peace of love,

I cry night and day to you,

Hear my wailing, be my grip,

soothe my fear,

You my own good.

Do you want one?

What?

Do you want a fag?

No, I don't smoke, thanks.

Being here is an ordeal for an Atheist like me.

You too?

No, I find it beautiful. I just had a hot flush.

That's usually what I tell other people, too.

We do spiritual activities. But also cultural stuff.

Would you like to set up a meeting of all of us?

With your group of young people? -Sure, we can exchange.

Excuse me. -Can I finish my sentence?

It's no big deal. -I'm just kidding.

Do you want some champagne?

Not me?

If you want some, pour it yourself.

That's favouritism.

Well, I'll try to finish my sentence.

No, I have to introduce someone to him.

I'd like you to come to the Chartre's pilgrimage.

Sorry, let me introduce you my friend Akim.

Hello, Akim. -Hello.

How are you? -Very well.

I'd like to thank you for your service. It was beautiful.

Did you like it? -It did.

I found it very touching. -Thank you very much.

Is this the first time you come to a Christening?

Yes, it's the first time.

Do you know Akim means

God is promise in Hebrew? -I didn't.

I know that it means wisdom in Arabic.

I just learned something. -It's a beautiful name.

Thank you.

Morning.

Salam aleykoum. -Aleykoum salam.

Why are you standing up? Sit down.

No, I'm fine here.

Well, tell me about this infidels celebration?

You know Allah doesn't like those who bash whoever believes?

Did you learn that in church?

Seriously, what does a Christian baptism look like?

Are you curious?

I'll invite you over next time.

I don't joke about it.

Well, uncle Rachid is expecting us this morning.

I'm ready.

You don't look like it.

I'm dressed.

My issue is Friday prayer.

I really don't have the time to come.

You mean you can't make it for your working times?

That's it.

The Friday prayer being from 13:30 to 14:00,

it is hard for you to be available. -It's often an issue.

I have the same trouble.

I don't have the time to go to the mosque

on Friday as it's during working hours.

My brothers, you need to persevere.

Another issue is

the lack of places of worship.

We need to pray on the street to do it together.

And sometimes we do it in front of the passers-by.

We are forced to pray on the street because mosques are not big enough.

Exactly.

Praying on the street is degrading for us too.

It rains, we're looked down upon.

They put fences to stop us from praying,

It's frowned upon. We are stigmatized because of it.

I understand it, though.

You need to put yourselves in the place of the French.

Of course.

It can seem showy.

The thing is we are French.

And we'd rather not pray on the street.

Inch'Allah, we should provide ourselves with enough and good places of worship.

Once the mosques are built,

they're ours to practise our religion in them.

And our condition will get better. Alright?

Excuse me, but prayer time is coming.

We'll pray.

And I ask you to do your prayers,

your invocations, to put this meeting under Allah's protection.

He, the Highest, the Merciful. -Inch'Allah.

Thank you.

What's the matter? Lunch wasn't good?

It was, why?

I don't know, you look weird. -How come?

You forgot to say some words in your prayers

What? I said everything.

How can you forget stuff like that? Your head is in the clouds.

What are you talking about? -You skipped some words.

I did say it all.

What's wrong? I feel something is wrong.

Everything is fine, don't worry.

Don't bullshit me, I know something's wrong.

There is no problem.

You can tell me.

Come on.

Everything is OK? -It is.

Aren't you hiding anything? -I'm coming.

Make me a coffee. And ask mum to make some cookies.

Do you want a mouth to eat them, as well?

Do you think you scare me?

It's OK. You get on my nerves.

Are you still there?

I am, I take my time.

Mum! A coffee for the king! -And cookies, too.

And pancakes.

Brothers in Jesus Christ,

you are all sons of God through Faith,

indeed you all whose baptism has united to Christ,

you have assumed Christ,

there are no longer Jews, no pagans,

no longer slaves nor free men.

There are no longer man and woman,

as all of them form only one in Christ, Jesus.

Renunciation to evil and declaration of faith.

that all of them may be one, Father,

just as you are in me and I am in you.

May they also be in us

so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

That they may be one as we are one - I in them and you in me

- so that they may be brought to complete unity.

Then the world will know that you sent me.

That the world will know that you sent me.

You're awake? You need to sleep!

I can't. -Did you see the time?

I did.

Go sleep. You work tomorrow. Good night.

Dad. -Yes?

The priest?

Not tonight. It's too late.

Do you know what he did?

Go get some sleep. You work tomorrow.

He stays to live next to the family of the killer of his sister.

You know why?

Because his presence will help them live on.

That's charity for them.

Now, go sleep Akim. You work tomorrow. OK?

Good night.

Then some children were brought to Jesus,

so that He might lay His hands on them and keep them alive.

Jesus said: Let the children come to me,

and do not hinder them,

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Amen

I need to do some exercise.

Hurry up, Akim, we're going to be late.

Sorry, what?\ -To the prayer hall, we are late.

I'm not coming. -What?

I'm not coming. Go without me.

That's wrong. It's been too long since your last time.

As you please. Our uncle will ask for an explanation.

It's disrespectful to your uncle.

He'll wonder what's going on, Akim.

Come and have a coffee, Youssef.

I don't have the time, I'm going.

Well, I drop it. Salam aleykoum.

What is it, Akim?

It's not right.

I don't know what to do with you.

Mum,

what do you know about Jesus?

Hum? He's in the Quran. He's a prophet.

Have you already heard about him?

Sure, why do you ask?

He showed the way of love to men.

He showed them the love of God.

OK,so what?

Allah the Almighty

showed love to Muslims as well.

And He asked them to do their prayers five times a day.

Do you see what I mean?

I do.

No, it's not right.

It was crazy.

The car was all resprayed up: false plate, fake papers.

Unbelievable.

What did you do with it?

We called the cops and they came to get it.

It's not the first time.

I swear you that garage is a real hideout.

What did you want to tell me?

I'd like to ask you something...

About religion.

Really? -Yes.

I don't know much.

Maybe you can answer my question.

I heard on the radio someone talking about the Christian charity.

They used the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Stop laughing. -Excuse me.

Do you know the Good Samaritan?

Hum? I do.

It was a man who brought help to an unknown injured man.

I'd like to know if that unknown might be a Muslim.

Oh, I see? -What is it?

Well, I don't have a clue.

I'm sorry but I can't answer.

Why are you so interested?

Just curiosity.

Do you know who could answer?

Who?

The priest who Christened Rose.

Don't you think he may be uncomfortable

with me being of a different religion?

Try, you have nothing to lose.

It's true.

Laurence must have his number. -Ask her.

OK.

Laurence. -What?

So you wish to talk to me.

Yes. I want first to thank you for what you told me about my name.

"God is promise". I didn't forget.

So?

I want to talk about me.

About questions I reflect upon.

Ever since the Christening I've been mulling over.

I am from a practising Muslim family.

I think I am a good Muslim.

I worked a long time along Muslims back in Tebessa.

In Tebessa? Really?

It's funny, my cousins live 23 km from that town.

I know it very well.

What I'd like to say...

I want to speak about your way of approaching Jesus.

I heard a lot about his words.

I'd like to know more about him.

Do you know that Jesus is in the Quran?

He's very much loved and appreciated by Muslims.

But for us

he's just a server of God among many others.

but Jesus showed himself as a simple server of God.

But what do you know about Jesus?

Who is He, to you?

To us, He is a man.

But to you.

To us...?

To you...

I see that it's not the same thing.

It's much stronger.

I felt it during the mass.

You pray to him.

Like he was close to God and close to you as well.

He's close in your heart, like a mediator, or a counsellor.

Or a saviour. -A saviour?

Of what?

A saviour of men.

He came to save us, you and me.

He came to save us from our sins.

God know we are weak.

That we are torn by our passions, by lies, by violence.

But He is a god of love, overflowing with affection towards us,

despite all our faults, He doesn't want to leave us alone

So He sent His only son, Jesus, to come and save us.

A saviour.

Funny idea.

How do you know that?

This God of love left us a letter to explain it to us.

A love letter?

Sure, a love letter.

In this letter is the message from His son,

Jesus, kept in the Gospels.

I'm not used to hear that.

May I borrow your book?

Of course, Akim.

Here it is. -Thanks.

Do I need to wash my hands?

No, go ahead.

Thank you.

And don't lead us into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory.

Forever.

Fancy a little dance?

Just a little dance...

Thanks.

Start quietly.

Right, left leg on the yellow one.

Climb up, very well.

Let's make it harder.

If you overtake me in five seconds,

I offer you a drink at home.

Deal!

Let's go: 1, 2, 3,

4, 4.25, 4.5...

4.75...

He's too good! Awesome!

I keep on. -OK,I'm off.

What?

Did you talk to the priest?

We did talk.

It was nice and interesting.

I guess I'll see him again soon.

He's been great with us for our daughter's Christening.

He walked us through all along the preparation.

He's a good fellow. -He really is.

It's here? -Yeah.

Your parents don't mind I'm coming?

They do, big time.

You just need to talk in Arabic.

Do you speak a little Arabic? -Not really.

Say Salam aleykoum.

Salam aleykoum Sir.

Salam aleykoum. I like that.

Good, come in young man.

[They speak in Arabic]

Do you like dates? You know them?

I do. -Great!

Bravo!

We'll grab some horns of gazelle.

Grab some, sure.

Eat them here. -We're taking two of them.

Don't you eat with me?

3D tapestry? -Not bad. It's better than my home.

Do you want a cookie?

It's heavy. You have one and you put on 10 kilos.

You better go jogging later. -Really?

You dig it?

I do. Is that you?

I wish it was me. But it's not.

One day I'll climb rocks like those. -Inch'Allah.

You better train hard, then.

That's what you ask me for, last time.

Oh, thanks.

It's nice of you to help me. I'll make you an IOU.

Forget about IOUs, your word is enough.

No worries.

Salam aleykoum. -Aleykoum salam.

This is my brother,

who is about to leave the room.

Get out.

Hi, are you Fabien?

Yes. Nice to meet you.

Akim told us about your daughter's Christening.

Well, beat it, now.

It was in a church, wasn'it? -OK, push off now!

Push what?

Move! You're in my room!

I believe this is yours.

You forgot to return it. -Dad!

Dad!

Get out! -I'm not moving.

I'll be going. -No, you're not.

Tell Youssef to get out of my room. -Check what your son keeps in his pocket.

An infidel's book!

Get the hell out! -What are you doing with it?

He's my friend? I'm going to his party..

What are you doing in my room? Get lost.

Infidel! -Sorry, Fabien.

It's not about you, don't worry.

Take it with you!

You're disrespectful.

Now push off! Dad, tell him to get out.

This is my house.

He must leave, though!

Go, get out of my house!

Honestly, I have to go. -Stay, my father will settle this.

You perverted my brother!

You're brainwashing him!

You embarrass me in front of everybody!

You embarrass me with that book!

Shut up and go walk around!

What is that book? -Go get some fresh air!

I don't want you at my house any more, OK?

Fine, I'm off!

I'm sorry, Sir.

You are welcome, my son's friends are my friends.

Thank you, Sir.

Sorry for this lousy impression.

Come, sit down.

Youssef is cooling down.

Why did you have that booklet in your pocket?

Are you bothering me, you too?

I told you, Fabien forgot it.

Fabien is your friend? -Yes.

Well, he works at a garage.

I can't call him a friend.

I barely know him yet.

Be careful with people you don't know too much.

You speak like Youssef, it's unbelievable.

I mean that you need time before trusting someone.

That's all.

Your parents have gone to your head or what?

Why are you all putting pressure on me?

I'm just warning you.

I don't have any problem.

Come here.

My little sis'. Don't worry.

Mum wants you to go fetch some chickpeas.

No way.

Evening. -Evening.

Thank you. Have a nice evening, sir.

Evening. -Good evening, sir.

How much is it?

3 Euros, please. Do you need a bag?

No, it's OK.

Bye. -Bye, thank you.

Excuse me.

Hello, you remember me? -I do.

We shook hands last time.

What happened?

Nothing. -Something did happen.

No...

Is it true what they say about you?

What do they say?

That you became a Christian.

That's true.

My name is Brahim.

Pleased to meet you, Brahim.

You are what they call an apostate?

I'm not an apostate.

I'm a Christian.

Won't you tell me who did that to you?

I don't have the time. Next time I'll tell you.

You can see me like a friend. -Sure.

Alright. Have a nice evening and see you soon.

See you.

My brothers,

one last point and I'll let you go.

I will speak about Charity.

It is mandatory for every financially stable Muslim.

Charity towards those in need

is part of Muslim nature and

one of the five cornerstones of Islam.

We must practice Zakat at every Ramadan's end.

It is a duty.

Zakat is also the charity for breaking the fast.

Don't forget this point either.

Thank you for coming.

We'll see each other tomorrow,

Hopefully we'll be more

at the morning prayer.

See you next time.

Thanks for the preach.

Don't forget you are my successor.

I don't.

Inch'Allah. -Inch'Allah.

So did my preach speak to your heart?

It did.

Do you do Zakat?

Sometimes,

with my friend Fabien.

Fabien, who's that? -A friend.

A Christian.

A Christian, that's good.

But do you remember my speech?

Sure I do.

Zakat is reserved to your Muslim brothers.

Otherwise it's no Zakat. It's just being generous.

There is no wrong in it, though. -Why not to Christians?

A poor is just a poor.

Doing charity to your friend Fabien is OK.

But Zakat is sacred.

It's for your Muslim brothers.

Can you tell the difference?

Unless you want to convert Fabien into Islam.

It's not the point.

Let's go.

Hey. -Hey.

Alright. I'm waiting for a mate.

Will we see you on Friday? -I might be there.

Where are you going?

You look troubled. -No. Don't worry.

Akim, we count on you.

See you around, guys.

Do you know him? -I don't.

See you soon.

Fuck?

Father? -Yes?

Can I have a word with you? -Sure, come in.

To my uncle, charity,

which is Zakat for us,

must be done to other Muslims.

Or to a non-Muslim if you try to convert them.

I don't understand it.

I feel that by confining that act to those who've been filtered

in our own interest,

the beauty of the act is weakened.

Saint Paul defined Charity:

“Without charity, I'm nothing”.

In the Christian spirit,

charity is to love God above all things for Himself

and to love your neighbour like yourself

for the love of God.

And can your neighbour be someone unlike us?

Even a criminal?

Charity is seeing God in your neighbours.

Even in those who are the hardest to love.

You know, father...

about your sister, I know what happened.

I know that you stay

to help the killer's parents with your presence.

It's powerful.

Sometimes I get mad and cry for my sister too.

I'm pleased that you agreed to see me again.

I need to talk to you.

No problem.

What I can tell you

is hard and unthinkable for a Muslim.

The idea of God having a Son,

that son being the Word incarnate in Man,

that he sacrificed himself for our Salvation.

It is indeed difficult to believe.

Yes, I understand.

Yet Jesus came down to Earth to save us.

There is a radio show about the Gospels.

I like to listen it.

Good.

You have been there for four years.

Pineapple for me, Ma'am.

Apricot, mum. Thanks.

Thank you ma'am.

Don't you want a yoghurt? -No, thanks.

I told them I've been bringing money for four years

but they ignore it. They don't care.

So push them to a negotiation. To get a raise.

They don't want to.

They will. Otherwise, you tell them you leave.

That's it, I'll tell them I'm through.

and going back to the country!

Don't be naive. -I'll find a job,

and start a business on my own. -Dream on.

Mum, remember what Bouteflika said?

What did he say?

The new Algeria will be built by the youth.

They call them “Hittists”.

They spend their days leaning on a wall.

That's propaganda! -What?

It's the truth.

They show the young like that. -There is no work.

It's their problem if some don't want to work.

Try your luck but we won't follow you.

At least they trust the young back in the country.

Look at the FLN, the army, the corruption, do you see?

So what? -Everything is rotten.

It has nothing to do? -It does.

Do you think there is no corruption in France?

There is, but over there

the State is corrupted from the top.

Things change, dad.

Do you know what he said?

Bouteflika is the invisible man. He's not there.

It's the first time a politician says in Algeria:

the future is the youth. -Akim, it's uncle Rachid.

Did you hear?

Listen to me, dad. -It's Rachid on the phone.

We're done talking about that. -We're not.

Akim is in love. -Do you think?

I'm sure he is.

Usually you're happy when you're in love.

He hasn't touched his food. -It's good to be in love.

And what else?

Hello, my uncle. How are you?

I have been very busy. I've had loads of work.

I'll be coming, don't worry. I'll be at the prayer hall.

I promise, don't worry.

OK,I'll tell them.

OK, I leave you now, they're waiting for me to eat.

Talk to you later, Inch'Allah...

Bye.

He says Salam to you.

Everything's OK?

What happened?

Your brother accidentally dropped it.

It was on the edge of the table and dropped.

He didn't do it on purpose.

It should still work. -No, it doesn't.

You shouldn't listen to that, infidel!

Akim, he's right.

You're no longer with your parents and your brother.

You are far from us.

It's not a reason to break his radio.

I'm not hungry any more. -Don't go.

I'm not hungry.

I can't take it anymore.

Look at your mother.

Cover your head, mum.

My uncle taught me that the Quran says:

“Don't insult those who worship other divinities

as they would be tempted, out of aggressiveness and ignorance,

to insult Allah in turn."

Isn't it a proof of indirect love towards the others?

I love this beautiful sura in the Quran,

even if they're not the exact words:

Forgive and forget their faults.

Because Allah loves the charitable ones.

I think this sura reflects love.

Sura 60 Verse 8:

“Allah does not forbid you

respecting those who made no war upon you

on account of your religion, and drove you forth from your homes.

Allah loves the doers of justice.

Precisely, should we love those who make us war?

You wouldn't love someone

who wants to hurt you, would you?

Don't we come in?

Tell me...

People from the community told me about you.

Why?

Don't you know what they might have said?

No.

This is like a small town.

Everything is exposed in the end.

Of course, like in small towns,

people often say nonsense.

Apparently you went to see the priest.

People say nonsense.

Anyway,

I couldn't talk to a guy who says that God has a son.

And that son is God.

It's kind of nonsense.

Don't say that, it is not.

They are mistaken,

but they do what they can.

My uncle, God, Jesus

and the Holy Spirit

are three people in one.

It's at least a bit insane.

You are a good Muslim.

Everybody knows that.

Come on, help me set the hall.

Any discerning person in Islam,

who watches the world today,

where many no longer tell true from false,

will clearly notice

all the efforts by the enemies of Islam

to destroy our religion true principles,

put out its light, try to keep our brothers apart,

to break our bonds of community, by any means.

This is confirmed by the words of Allah:

"Many from the Book

will want, out of jealousy,

make you an infidel

after you have believed.

I'm feeling sick. -Once the Truth is revealed.

Forgive...

What is it?

I don't feel alright.

Get some air.

Step away. Let him breath.

Akim, may I come in? It's me.

Yes.

Do you feel better? -A little.

Uncle Rachid is on the phone.

Will you talk to him?

No.

He's waiting? Just two seconds.

Tell him I'm sick. I have fever.

Tell him to leave me alone.

What am I going to say? He's been calling many times.

Please, mum, don't push it.

Honey, please.

It's your uncle Rachid. -So?

He's worth listening to. -I don't feel well.

It's just right downstairs.

Don't insist, mum.

What can I tell him? He's been calling a lot.

Drop it, mum. I feel sick.

I don't feel well either, please.

He needs to talk to you.

You're his favourite nephew.

I can't believe it?

It's for you.

Thank you.

Mum, I need to tell you something.

Are you in love? Is that it?

I am.

That's good. It feels good.

Is she pretty? -Come and have a seat.

It's a secret.

Really? Tell me.

I am telling you because you are my mother.

Will you keep the secret? -I will, I promise.

I am going to become a Christian.

Sorry, honey.

You can't be serious.

Does it make you laugh?

You can't.

Your mother is a Muslim, your grandma was a Muslim,

and your great-grandma too.

You can't be a Christian.

That's all, it is the way it is.

I'm going to the market.

Hello Sir, may I help you?

Can I speak to Father Fauré?

He is gone for a retreat in the South of France.

He is in the South, for a rest in a monastery.

He won't allow visits. He'll be back in 15 days.

Can't you give me the address?

Sorry but the monastery does not allow visitors or phone calls.

He is there only to pray.

I would like to write to him.

Come back again in 15 days. -Thanks.

This prayer did me real good.

Did it?

A church is beautiful. -Very much.

There is a meeting place for people who shared our experience.

You will be welcome if you come.

Why not, with pleasure.

So those people went through the same as we did, right?

Exactly. -Is there a lot?

There are more and more people converting to Christianity.

That's good.

These people were slaughtered for the crime of apostasy.

They refused to abjure from their Christian faith.

You are invited to a debate

under the title “The price to pay for daring say the truth”.

You will have the chance to share your story.

Thank you for coming today

and God bless you.

Amen.

How can they do that in the name of faith?

Some people mess everything up.

They mix God and violence, yet God is love.

You could also tell your story.

I don't know much about it.

It'll be interesting to tell what you missed in Islam

that you found in Christianity.

You're right. I could speak about my new faith.

It's like something burning in me.

A vital sense of trust I found again in God.

The fact of no longer being afraid of my people.

I feel dry if I don't go to church and receive communion.

Are you all here?

Salam aleykoum. -Aleykoum salam.

We are all together for you today.

Guess why?

Now you will say that our Lord, Allah the Almighty, is your God.

Why are you kneeling?

Stand up. You must not kneel here.

Stand up.

Stand up.

God, Allah the Almighty...

is God.

Allah the Almighty is your God.

Allah the Almighty is the God of Muslims, whom He loves and protects.

Do you feel loved by Allah?

The one God who reaches my heart is Jesus Christ.

The only one who reaches to me.

Do you know what it means for a Muslim

to give up their religion -I do.

and take on another one?

You are going to reject me.

Not at all.

We'll not turn our back on you. -But Allah will!

Listen, Sura 2, called the Cow, Al-Baqarah, verse 217:

whoever reverts from his religion and dies while he is a disbeliever,

their deeds become worthless in this world and the Hereafter,

and those are the companions of the Devil.

That's the Quran, right my uncle?

Do you realize what you're saying?

You, infidel traitor!

Shame on you!

You're despicable!

Shut up.

Cool down a bit.

I will tell you something.

Hopefully you will remember it.

I'm sad you don't want to follow the Islam precepts,

what I taught you all these years.

But know that you are now an apostate to me.

An apostate.

May Allah guide you.

And Inch'Allah,

may He lead you back to the right path.

To the truth, that you know already.

“What I command you is to love one another”

Shut up! Do you think you're in a church?

What is this traitor saying?

Calm down.

"If the world hates you,

know that it has hated me before it hated you."

Come here, dirty traitor!

What are you doing! -You are the shame of our family!

Stop it, damn!

Stop being foolish! -You can't do this to your family!

What wrong did I do?

Let go of me! I'm not in a cult!

I'll freshen up your mind, you traitor!

You'll regret hurting our family!

I'm not living in a cult, damn! Stop!

You can't do this to me!

You'll destroy the family! -What did I do?

Stop it! Let him be!

Let him go!

Don't quit on us.

Your brother is overreacting, as always.

It's your brother.

Why do Christians accept their brothers who convert to Islam

whereas Muslims cannot accept those who convert to Christ.

When I was a Kid in the country I had a Christian friend.

He told me that the first quality of his religion is forgiveness.

You need to forgive Youssef.

You must. He's your brother.

Stay Akim! Come back!

The preach was good.

It's a shame there wasn't a lot a people.

It annoys me that there was such a few.

I need to speak to you, my brother.

I'm listening.

I am with my brothers.

They're good Muslims, I have nothing to hide to them.

What you came for?

To tell me you betrayed your brothers,

and the Quran?

A devil.

That you betrayed your family to become a Christian.

What is this?

You have always been a good Muslim.

Are you mad?

Come pray with us.

I'll still be praying,

but I follow the word of Christ forever.

That's why you were around the church?

Right.

Do you pray there now? -I do.

Aren't you ashamed? They brainwashed him.

Stop embarrassing our family. Go home.

"Whoever reverts from his religion and dies a disbeliever,

their deeds become worthless in this World

and the Thereafter."

Amen.

What you say is scary. -Scary?

That's the difference between you and me.

You believe in a punishing God.

Mine is the opposite.

You disrespect us.

Don't bring shame to our family! Go back home!

So we don't love God?

It's OK, leave him alone! -Don't meddle in, he's my brother!

I believe in Jesus our Lord and in his mercy.

I believe in his sacrifice on the cross to save us.

Allah is great! -We believe in Jesus, too.

Go home, go! -We prefer our Prophet!

Go away! -I'm going home.

I'm going home.

Get lost!

I'll pray to Jesus for Him to be revealed to you.

Well, enough!

There is one only god, Allah!

And his messenger is Muhammad.

Don't listen to him! I don't what happened to him, he's mad!

What's the matter with him? He's gone crazy.

I don't know, he lost it.

Hi, Akim. -Hi.

Are you the guy from Fabien? -Yes, and Laurence.

Good. Welcome to the flat. -Thanks.

There you have a piano, guitars,

books. Feel like home.

You don't need to say it twice.

The rent is 800 Euros, this is already settled.

I'm leaving anyway, so we'll be in touch.

We agreed on 6 months. These are the keys.

Try to pay me on the 30th every month...

Even if you can't, just pay on the 30th.

You manage. -Don't worry.

I pay on the 1st, so I tell you

because I had issues with some Fabien's mates.

I won't be an issue.

It was annoying.

Have fun and try not to break anything.

Don't worry.

We'll be in touch. Bye. -Bye.

Yeah.

Little sister!

You alright, Labesse? -I'm cool!

I talked to mum on the phone.

She's way too worried. Tell her to stop worrying.

I live 3 km from home.

It's not the same since you left.

You all have more room. -No, it's too empty.

Youssef keeps us from getting into your room.

He can't do that, it's your house.

My room is yours too. It's not even his.

No, he just doesn't want us to mess up with your stuff.

He regrets you left.

He regrets his pain, that's all.

He talks about you all day long.

That's what I tell you. Don't worry sis'.

The family will understand in the end.

They need just time, alright?

Come here, I missed you.

She has nice cheeks.

When do we go to Corsica?

This summer! -OK.

Still that excited, good.

I like it, I missed you.

Open.

Open, Akim, it's your brother.

Open. I need to talk to you.

Open!

Open!

Open to your brother.

Shut up you over there!

Open if you're a man, to speak face to face.

Open.

We all got it.

You're smarter than the rest. Come back home, now.

Do you want me to come home?

What do you think I'm doing here? I came to bring you back.

Shall I come back as I am?

Don't start picking on me, it's late.

I just came to tell you that you can come home.

I'll come back.

But with Christ in my heart.

I don't care.

I'll be going to church

and seeing my Christian friends,

reading the Gospel and praying Jesus.

Do you want to kill the family, don't you?

I don't want to kill anyone.

You know you're hurting your parents.

You shouldn't act like you do!

Enough of your bullshit!

I had to face, like you did, the members of my family.

I've been finger-pointed and cast out.

Yesterday I had a fight with my brother.

It's not the first time.

He doesn't accept who I am.

Our uncle Rachid is an Imam

and counts on us to carry on the tradition.

But I don't feel this tradition anymore.

I can't no longer comply with a punishing God.

My faith in Jesus brought me hope again.

Joy.

The pleasure of giving to those in need,

whatever their origin.

That's what I found beautiful.

That's why I'm willing to give my body and mind

in the path of Jesus Christ,

our Lord.

I'm very happy to be here

and feel freed, it feels good.

I have a burden on me and this feels good.

Thank you all.

His story was moving.

It's good to share.

I converted six years ago.

I'm pleased you invited me to share.

I feel relieved.

Your speech was really touching.

Thank you.

I have a guest over at home for dinner.

Will you join us?

Sure.

Enjoy your meal, eat before it gets cold.

So what do you do this summer?

I'm going to Morocco visit my cousins.

Do they know over there that you converted?

No. But some friends are like me.

We secretly go to the Sacred Heart of Casablanca.

Apparently last week there was a trial of converts in Morocco.

Yes, there are some.

My aunt talked me about it.

I don't get it.

You get arrested there if you are convert?

They arrest you for proselytising.

The fact of becoming a Christian and speak out about it,

it's proselytising.

I see?

It's not all over. There are some cases.

Alright? Still, it's kind of rough.

Is it good?

It's fine.

How do you like my flat?

It's modest, for a first time flat.

Totally.

You step on the left, you're in the room.

One step forward, it's the kitchen.

It's handy, like a cell.

I prefer my cell at home rather than at someone else's place.

I'm kidding, it's fine.

Do you want some of this?

I don't want anymore.

Thanks.

Do you eat pork? -I do.

Not me. -You can.

Well, let me know about your vacations?

You didn't tell me about it. -I didn't.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done,

on Earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass...

Yes?

This is where you hide, infidel?

What do you want?

Apostasy will be punished.

In this world and the Thereafter.

Christianity is a polytheist religion.

I believe in God,

Our Almighty Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ,

begotten by the Holy Spirit

and born from the Virgin Mary.

There is no other God than Allah.

And Muhammad is His messenger.

Allah ou akbar!

Allah ou akbar.

Dad.

Hafsa...

What is it? Give me your hand.

It'll be fine.

Your mother didn't come.

She's too overwhelmed.

She sends her love.

Don't cry, please.

Stop it.

Stop crying.

Tell me who?

Who did that to you?

Youssef.

Who?

Youssef.

Stay calm.

I won't leave this room until you tell me who did it.

What?

Not now.

Have you seen him?

My brother?

Youssef.

Tell me who, Akim.

Tonight you'll be avenged. Do you hear me?

Give me your hand. -You're avenged by tonight.

Give me your hand, please.

Tell me.

If I don't react they'll beat you up at every turn.

Give me your hand.

Come on, give me your hand.

Look what they have done to you.

Give me your hand.

Tell me who did it.

I want to protect you. Tell me.

Give me your hand.

Vengeance...

does not heal.

2 years later

To be a good Imam,

besides using your wisdom,

leading the prayers and answering questions from believers,

with precision,

you'll be brought to settle conflicts.

You will need a lot of pedagogy.

I'm very happy.

How are you?

Hey.

Not too cold?

It's alright.

Are you bored?

Definitely.

I'm sorry, it's taking too long. -It's OK.

I'll let you know when they left.

OK, deal.

Are you taking a break to make it shorter?

I count on you.

I'll let you know when everyone is left.

See you in a bit. -See you.

Are you happy?

It's the greatest day in my life.

I'm glad to see it.

Mum, it sucks to leave him alone outside.

Really, was it too cold?

Nonsense, shame is already on our family.

We should be happy they came to our home.

She's right, Hafsa. It's not easy for them.

They will accept in the end, anyway.

I will talk to them, too.

God willing.

If they all accept.

I'll be patient, there is no worry.

Anyway, thanks for the gift.

It's your turn now to give me a present.

Remember what we used to do at this time?

We don't pray in the same way.

So what?

I'm still your brother.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done,

on Earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass...

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

It's still weird?

Well, I'm happy for you.

Thank you very much.

In countries of Muslim majorities,

despite the 18th article of the Human Rights Declaration,

Christian converts are often subject to persecution and sometimes death.

Your mouth sleeps, the wind shines,