[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Apostle Paul would have known that thousands of fellow Saints were also working in Iraq, and would have taken care to follow simple precautions to protect his brothers, I think.

[getgoing]

Don't beat yourself up. The violent death of these loving Christian helpers are tragic in so many ways.

This is war & until the current crisis passes (IGC takes control?) nonessential personnel are a burden for our troops. Prayer works 'long distance ' & God will use humanitarian efforts such as those previously posted on your threads:

"The Marines want to help children like these and improve relations with Iraqis in the 'Sunni Triangle.' " http://www.spiritofamerica.net/req_6/request.html.