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Mrs. Leino, for me it is not even a close call. Force of any kind, including lethal force, was justified to stop the man. What a horrible experience. Praise God you were spared. You did the proper thing. Cry out, flee, and when trapped, fight back.
You are right, loving your neighbor, and even your enemy, fully supports the principle of active and forceful intervention when harm is being done in one's presence.
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I am so glad that God spared you from the worst. Way to go, fighting to the end. I think your story perfectly demonstrates the issue under discussion. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thank you for the kind words! I did hesitate to share it, but thought some fruit could come of it.
It has been 13 years since the experience. In case any wonder about the outcome, he turned himself in, the case went to court and he pleaded guilty to kidnapping and a weapons violation. I think he was sentenced to 5-6 years and served maybe 2-3 years. I don't know what happened to him after that.
On a side note, a few weeks before the incident happened I shared the Gospel with him and he seemed genuinely interested. I don't know how real that was. Only God does. For his sake, I hope some seeds were planted even then and that his incarceration aided in bring him closer to the Lord. I pray for his salvation periodically.
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Your husband is very fortunate to be married to such a smart woman. What a Proverbs 31 gal!
She was a groin-kicking phenom! I was so proud of her!
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I love you very much, Rich!
I am honored and blessed to have such a loving encouraging husband...a little embarassed about such praise, but honored and blessed nonetheless.