The Gods Must Be Angry
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
A true story of a family turning away from idol worship to worship Jesus.
Description
This is a true story. Bradit was a young boy in Thailand. His family were Buddhist like most people in Thailand. Bradit's family had a shelf high on the wall in their home for idol worship.
While playing alone in his house one day Bradit broke off the head of a family idol by accident. Bradit's father was very angry, his mother was frightened, and Bradit was scared. Bradit lied to his father about breaking the idol. When his father learned the truth, Bradit was punished. After the punishment, Bradit asked “If the idols can't help each other, how can they help us?” This question troubled his father.
Later, while visiting neighbors, Bradit's father saw that they had removed their idol shelf. They had become followers of Jesus. Their Bible told about God who made the world. Bradit's father went back to the neighbor's house often so he could learn more about their God. After Bradit's parents became followers of Jesus they burned their idols.
At the end of the story, Bradit's father asks him, “Do you know why this happened? It's because you broke the Happy Idol! You thought it was a mistake but see—it has made us like new people!”
Considerations
- The story begins with a simple description of Thailand. This helps children learn what the country of Thailand is like.
- The book has thirty pages.
- Twelve black, gray and brown pictures help explain the story.
- The pictures are easy to understand. The total bodies and faces of the people are shown in these pictures.
Limitations
- The description of a marching band playing drums, trumpets and pipes may not be understood by all cultures.
Guidelines for Use
- This story would be useful as an audio book.
- The story would be useful as a radio drama
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Cost
$2.99 US
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Author: Sheila Miller and Ian Murray Illustrator: Simon T.W. Chang
Current copyright owner
OMF International
Other Information
If you are interested in translating this story for a minority language, contact OMF International. Working together you will make a Creative Commons License agreement.
