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In the days following the tragic South Asian tsunami of 2004, the Rev. Tom Honey pondered the question, “How could a loving God have done this?” Here is his answer.

About Rev. Tom Honey

The Canon Pastor of Exeter Cathedral, in the UK, is unafraid to take on some of religion's tougher issues. Full bio and more links

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