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Rape Victim Chooses Life for Her Son, Forgiveness for Her Rapist

Matthew McDonald

The author says it shouldn't seem surprising that she loves her son, even considering the horrible way he was conceived. Forgiving her rapist is something she works on several times a day, and expects she will for the rest of her life.

Aussies To Jews: Why Don’t You Go Away? You’re Too Dangerous
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Aussies To Jews: Why Don’t You Go Away? You’re Too Dangerous

Matthew McDonald

A court in Australia has denied an appeal by a Jewish congregation that wanted to build a synagogue in a largely Jewish suburb of Sydney.

Local government officials first denied the application, citing a familiar smorgasbord of design elements and suitability for the neighborhood. (My favorite reason:  There's already another synagogue nearby.)

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