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Archive for October 5th, 2007

Burma, Burma, Burma and more Burma

Posted by Henric C. Jensen on October 5, 2007

This Friday on my Blogs is going to be all about Burma - a country in need, a country in pain, a country wanting, yearning and pleading for Peace and Justice. Don’t forget, just because the news out-lets have no “bleeding leads” to put on the Front Pages.

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Burmese groups urge support for weekend of prayer
Oct 5, 2007 (DVB)–Spokespeople from 88 Generation Students and Ethnic Youth Cooperation Group have urged the people of Burma to take part in prayer meetings across the country this weekend. - more

What’s in a prayer? Love, care, compassion, concern, HOPE. So let’s all say a prayer for Burma this weekend - together with all of Burma. It doesn’t take much, since so many of us are going to some sort of worship any way.

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Oct 5, 2007 (DVB)–The Myanmar Muslim Association released a statement yesterday calling on Burmese Muslims to observe prayer meetings in Burma and join international demonstrations. - more

Nice to see that prayer goes across the board.

 

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Asian artists write open letter for Burma

Oct 5, 2007 (DVB)–Thirty-two people in the arts have signed an open letter to show support for peaceful protestors in Burma and condemn the violence against them by the military regime. - more

Why not start an open letter in your local Artist Community?

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