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All Quiet Down South
by Randal Matheny

The war has begun. So many of God's people have prayed
daily that the conflict might be averted.
Unfortunately, that has not been possible. Now, the
sufferings Saddam Hussein has inflicted upon his own
people and others have come back upon his head.

The State Department of the U.S. warned citizens abroad
that they face increased danger of retaliatory
terrorist actions and anti-American violence. This
blanket warning applies in different degrees, depending
on the country and region of the world.

Here in Brazil, the great majority of people are
against the war. But we feel little danger, for the
threat of violence appears to be minimal.

Life here continues normally, though war dominates the
conversations. We work as usual to fulfill our task,
regardless of the circumstances, at the same time we
take into account the winds of popular opinion.

Our greatest concerns are for the soldiers in the war,
possible terrorist targets within the United States
itself, and the innocent men, women, and children who
have suffered for so long under a cruel dictator and
must now suffer again because of his evil deeds.

We pray for a quick conclusion to the war and for a
peaceful solution. At the same time, we know that the
definitive solution comes only through Jesus Christ our
Lord.

That is why we remain at our posts, as do you.

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