Appreciate Our Efforts
Don't patronize or belittle Rwandan Christians committed to progress.
Augustin Ahimana Murekezi | posted 4/01/2006 12:00AM

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By coming to Rwanda, people may see that what is impossible with man is possible with God, and their prayers will be set free of skepticism. Rwanda's leaders deserve credit for creating a stable environment in which the peace plan will flourish. We welcome anybody who appreciates our past and our current efforts. Pastor Warren is responding to God's call to help in that noble cause.
Rev. Augustin Ahimana Murekezi is the head of planning and development for the Episcopal province of Rwanda.
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Earlier CT coverage of Rwanda includes:
Healing Genocide | Ten years after the slaughter, Rwandans begin to mend their torn nation with a justice that is both biblical and African. (March 31, 2004)
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A Justice that Restores | A method for bringing victims and offenders together. (March 31, 2004)
Inside CT: Forgiveness 101 | Rwanda is becoming a lab for testing new models of Christian forgiveness. (March 31, 2004)
Influence of Roman Catholic Church in Acquittal of Rwandan Bishop Debated | Augustin Misago cleared of 1994 genocide charges. (July 20, 2000)