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20 June 2009

Speaks for itself...

A video from Iran - poetic, moving, heart rending, quiet, powerful...

Posted by Chris at 00:52

Labels: persecution, society, web

Speaks for itself...

A video from Iran - poetic, moving, heart rending, quiet, powerful...

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Chris Jefferies: I live in England and trained as a biologist but now work in IT. I'm married with two children and four grandchildren. I follow Jesus and believe he is the way, the truth, and life itself. Please visit my homepage for a brief bio and some more links.

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