Bob Murphy Show Ep. 411 Protais Nshogoza on Forgiveness after Genocide in Rwanda
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May 26, 2025 Protais Nshogoza, the Rwanda National Coordinator for ECLEA and a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, shares his gripping journey of loss and redemption. He discusses the deep challenges of ethnic identity in Rwanda and the historical roots of division exacerbated by colonialism. Protais reveals his transformative path from the brink of revenge to embracing forgiveness, illustrating how this powerful act has played a crucial role in his healing and community rebuilding efforts. His story highlights the profound impact of divine love in fostering reconciliation.
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Forgiving His Mother's Killers
- After forgiveness became real for Protais, he personally visited the prison to forgive men who killed his mother.
- The emotional meeting broke down barriers and led to mutual forgiveness and healing for him and the perpetrators.
Facilitating Reconciliation Workshops
- Protais led reconciliation workshops bringing survivors and perpetrators together with pastors and a lawyer.
- After initial tension, breakthroughs in forgiveness allowed participants to share, weep, and reconcile deeply.
Forgiveness Heals the Giver
- Holding onto unforgiveness is like drinking poison expecting someone else to die.
- Forgiveness releases you and is necessary for healing, regardless of whether offenders seek forgiveness.