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Tuesday 27 September 2011

Jesus Freaks.

This will be a bit late. Been watching a livestream of a new game.

This one is a book - largely put together by an organisation called the Voice Of the Martyrs (VOM). The phrase came from a song by dcTalk, who also put a bit into the book (though I'm not exactly sure what, and Wiki ain't helping). It's best described as a compilation of stories of martyrs (though there are a few that either escaped, survived or refused it).

It's certainly not a book for the faint-hearted. It's got some heavy stuff in there - I remember one guy who got rolled through glass and got cigarette burns all over him. Think that might have actually been the guy who started VOM, Richard Wurmbrand (who actually only died a few years back). They've also got ones from much older times, such as Polycarp - the last living relation to the apostles, because he studied under John. He was burned alive - but apparently he appeared like gold in the flames, and the scent was like incense. There's some amazing stories in there.

If you're not a Christian - then some of these stories are just great examples of human perseverance and excellence. But that's your call. Again, if you're interested uni dudes, can lend.

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