In another case, Atabacdora, a Motilone Indian from Colombia, broke his neck in a fall and was ordered to lie still for three months. As a hunter, he found it difficult to lie still even for a week. His friend Bobarishora, who like Atabacdora was fairly new to the Christian faith, insisted on praying for him. He and their friend Bruce Olson anointed him and prayed a simple prayer, then left. When they learned that Atabacdora was up and about, they hurried to reprove him, convinced that his neck would never heal with such behavior. Since Atabacdora had no pain, however, they persuaded the
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