Continuing Preparations
The Tutsi and the Hutu tribes comprise the majority of the Rwandan population. The slaughter of 1994 was carried out by the Hutu tribe and was directed at both the Tutsis and the moderate Hutus. Why travel to such a country?
Rwanda is an emerging nation, a nation emerging from ashes. I find myself attracted to spend time with people who are piecing together a country that found Hutu fathers killing their own children because some of the children resembled their Tutsi wives. The country is one of the safest in all of Africa. That helps! The opportunities to learn about grace, healing and hope emerging from anger, brokenness and tragedy should be immense.
One of the books I’ve read in preparation for my trip is Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza. I’d encourage you to read it. And, a great article about Rwanda (“Seeds of Change in Rwanda”) was published in TIME magazine on September 26, 2007.
In just a few hours I’ll board my plane. We’ll start learning from my daily itinerary. For now, why don’t we all just take a few moments and pray that this global village may grow to be a more peaceful place. Have a good day.
Ben Keckler
08.14.08
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