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Scottish Parliament Honors Christian Missionary Who Died at Auschwitz
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- Jane Haining, a Church of Scotland missionary, died in Auschwitz after refusing to abandon the Jewish children she served.
- Members of the Scottish Parliament are highlighting her sacrifice as a call to confront prejudice and hatred today.
- Her story is being lifted up as a faithful example of Christian courage rooted in love for God and neighbor.
Members of the Scottish Parliament have said they hope the example of Church of Scotland missionary Jane Haining, who died in Auschwitz, would encourage people to confront prejudice, persecution and hatred.
The tribute honors Haining, who stayed with the children at the Jewish Mission School in Budapest even after the Nazi occupation began. She was arrested by the Gestapo for helping Jews and ultimately perished in Auschwitz.
Her faithful stand has long been remembered in Scotland as a powerful witness to Christian love and moral courage under persecution.
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