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I have a different take on Nagasaki, because I believe that sacrifice requires consent.

I’ve never heard the Jews rejoice about Auschwitz being a sacrificial lamb.

I now believe that the gates of hell were opened, willed by man but allowed by God as a chastisement. The demonic knowledge imparted to allow such technology would delight in the destruction of that Catholic chapel, and the melting of people’s flesh. They were victims, not sacrifices, and the saintly pray for their murderers’ redemption.

Before I reverted, I always thought the bombs ended the war, and ended up saving the lives of many of my American relatives. I no longer think that, especially after reading Bielski’s book that I learned about from these rich and beautiful articles you write!

But I don’t share the idea that Nagasaki was a sacrifice. I see the collective horrors of that time as the chastisement that I believe was foretold.

I hope you don’t think I’m being disagreeable! I just always had another point of view on this.

God bless you, this week and always Shanara! I look forward to your next piece. 🩷

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