Chapter 37
When Gunn returned from his weekend with Sarah's group his Imam, Syed Ali, met him at the shelter. Gunn had no family left, he lived at Anne's shelter for homeless teens. Anne was cool, had a dark past before she became a born-again christian, The Imam had heard about Gunn going with Sarah and wanted to talk to him in private.
Imam: I heard you went with those fanatics this weekend.
Gunn: They're not so bad. We have common interests.
Imam: And what would that be, training with assault weapons.
Gunn: We're ready if we have to be.
Imam: Perhaps I am wrong about them, and their intentions. But remember what the Koran says. The killing of one innocent life is no better than genocide to Allah.
Gunn: And our innocents? This government bombs our countries and supports the zionist occupation of Palestine.
Imam: And they are as wrong as Osama Bin Laden. He answered to God eventually. As you will, me, and the American leaders you rant about. Do not have innocent blood on your hands.
Gunn: I'll be fine.
Imam: Will you? I have tried to provide you with guidance, to help lead you towards the peace and serenity of Islam.
Gunn: I do appreciate all you have done for me. I'm just not great at showing it.
Imam: Thank you my friend. I do not need words of encouragement, only the hope that I have helped you along your path. But I cannot make your choices for you. Make sure they're choices you can live with.