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Faith-based groups across the spectrum are taking a leading role here in Sri Lanka as relief efforts enter a new phase in the crisis–moving from the emergency immediate aftermath to addressing the huge long-term consequences of the Indian Ocean tsunami.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Right now, people are just numb and shocked, and they are non-functional. 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