Once there was a man named Saul (who eventually become Saint Paul). He hated Christianity and wanted all the Jews who believed in Jesus to be brought to Jerusalem to be arrested. He was a strict Pharisee who chose law before the well-being of the people in Tarsus (modern-day Turkey).
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are we about to kiss right now?
To be able to complete this task, Saul asked for all the introduction letters to the synagogues in Damascus from one of the high priests. He then gave it to Saul and with that Saul prepared for a journey to travel to Damascus to arrest and prosecute all the followers of God.
YES I'VE CURED MYSELF OF THT BITCH'S CURSE
*top 200 ways of holy murder*
While Saul was fighting in Damascus, Jesus appeared to him and he asked Saul why he was doing this, putting Christians in danger and trying to erase his religion. Saul was confused at first but then realized it was Jesus speaking to him. Jesus then let Saul go to the city but he made Saul blind.
It smells so sour, like funky
OMFG I GIVE UP GO TO HELL
Saul then journeyed to Damascus once again, but blind with his guides helping him get there. Meanwhile, a man named Ananias was visited by Jesus and he specifically asked him to take care of Saul. Jesus then said that Saul would become a Follower and that he should invite him to join their community
Saul later arrived at Damascus where he was greeted by Ananias. Ananias said that Jesus sent him here to greet him and wished for him to be filled by the holy spirit to see again. Saul was hesitant but agreed. At that moment flakes fell from Saul's eyes and he could see again.
Then Saul instantly felt converted and decided to get baptised by James. He changed his name to Paul and preached about Jesus and God so much that the Romans were forced to execute him. Luckily word got around and Saul escaped unharmed and continued spreading the word of God until he died of old age.