Forgiveness? For this?


	Forgiveness? For this?

Antara

7-11-2008 6:09 PM

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kenya, rape, violence, missionarys beaten, forgiveness

Antara says:

Horrible. Total nightmare...full story here: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=648885

I am puzzled as to why they embarked on such an adventure without medical insurance however!

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7-11-2008 10:13 PM

sillysam

Their ability to forgive is inspiring. Only God can provide this kind of strength.

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