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Students honor lives lost from terrorist attacks
MERCEDES PARHAM
Issue date: 12/9/08 Section: News
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Attacks in Mumbai, India last month killed more than 180 people.
"I encourage us to begin the healing process," said Melissa Shivers, director of Intercultural Affairs. "It's when we begin the healing and forgiveness process that we are empowered."
The vigil, sponsored by the Indian Student Association, was meant to be a symbol of unity and hope, as international efforts try to solve the origins and reasons for the attacks. Some students lost family members in the tragedy.
"If anybody has a crisis, we contact them directly if they need assistance or support," said Kamlesh Jangid, a microbiology postdoctoral associate and co-faculty adviser to the Indian Student Association.
"We enter a season of peace with the advent of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holidays," said Rabbi Justin Kerber, director for UGA Hillel.
The event ended with a Shanti Mantra, a Hindu prayer for peace.
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Winslo
posted 12/09/08 @ 9:15 AM EST
I assume you mean "Islamic" terrorist attcks as opposed to Hindu, Christian, Buddist, White Supremist, IRA, KKK, or any other sick group?
Stop being a deranged asshole
posted 12/09/08 @ 12:35 PM EST
"I assume you mean "Islamic" terrorist attcks as opposed to Hindu, Christian, Buddist, White Supremist, IRA, KKK, or any other sick group?"
There have been many ethnicities and faiths in the fighting between India and Pakistan and these students just wanted to remember the victims without blaming any religion or ethnicity or stirring up hate like a shiteeater like you. (Continued…)
Winslo
posted 12/09/08 @ 1:35 PM EST
Ah, the truth hurts..............
You must "know" your enemy to defeat them. Of course there are other groups and we must NAME THEM everytime and then let the percentages speak . (Continued…)
Use caps and quotations more you fucker
posted 12/09/08 @ 1:53 PM EST
And stuff like that.
Winslo
posted 12/09/08 @ 4:20 PM EST
Do you mean "what" does a 60 year old learn?
As a UGA graduate my desire is to help further "your" education (much like some of your "60 year old" professors) before you get eaten up in the real world. (Continued…)
Winslo
posted 12/09/08 @ 5:15 PM EST
To RP:
I know you don't understand this (and I don't expect you to) but your words were music to my ears ..........
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (Continued…)
Tiffany
posted 12/10/08 @ 9:59 AM EST
Matthew:
(But) take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. (Continued…)
Gareth
posted 2/12/09 @ 5:23 PM EST
Is this how terrorism starts?
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