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What does it mean?
The people who follow Abraham and the commandment not to kill have themselves suffered greatly from killing. Ignoring this history is not acceptable.
In plain terms
A people that values life has still experienced violence deeply, and we must not ignore that fact.
What can you take from it?
Do not ignore the history of violence against those who preach nonviolence.

Where it applies

  • historical reflection
  • interfaith dialogue
  • peacebuilding

Putting it to work

  • study historical violence
  • acknowledge suffering
  • promote peace

Questions to consider

  • How do we honor those who suffer from the crimes they condemn?
  • What responsibilities do we have to remember past violence?

Another view

The quote assumes a specific religious lineage that not all readers may share.

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