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Why my prayer for Bali includes everyone—even the terrorists
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
Almost three years to the day of the last terrorist attack in Bali, three suicide bombers targeted Western tourists, including Australians, on this beautiful Indonesian island. While seated at restaurants in Kuta Square and at Jimbaran Bay beach in the cool of a Saturday evening, 22 people were killed and 122 were injured by shrapnel.
As I heard the news of the attack, my heart went out to all those affected by this tragedy. I prayed for the survivors, especially those who were injured, for the families grieving for loved ones, for the Balinese people—and yes, even for the three bombers.
As I prayed to bring healing to the situation, I found myself asking, What can I do to help stop suicide bombings from recurring?
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