Gotta love the iraq scandal going on right now. I particular like this: A group of terrorists beheads an american as 'retribution', and it, according to the american government, reveals the character of those they are fighting, etc. etc. But "The actions of a few don't reflect the values of Americans and those involved in the abuse will be punished, he said." which is a Rumsfeld quote. what a surprise.
Forgiveness: A Hard Word From Luther
"Those who follow Christ grieve more over the sin of their offenders than over the loss or offense to themselves. And they do this that they may recall those offenders from their sin rather than avenge the wrongs they themselves have suffered. Therefore they put off the form of their own righteousness and put on the form of those others, praying for their persecutors, blessing those who curse, doing good to the evil-doers, preparing to pay the penalty and make satisfaction for their very enemies that they may be saved. This is the gospel and the example of Christ." - Martin Luther (Quoted by Miroslav Volf, Free of Charge, pg. 161-162)
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