. >>> heather mercer spent many days. she and 7 other workers were also accused of proselytized. heather, you know this is a very dangerous part of the world. talk briefly about the challengesof working today in a war zone like afghanistan. >> sure, in a place like afghanisn, there is a certainly a collision of ideologies and world views. but you know, we come from a perspective that love can cover a multitude and we contue to believe that people who serve in that region and meet the needs of the people can bring change to the country. >> these murds could cause some to be very discouraged. shouldhristians give up on afghanistan? >> absolutely not. i mean really, the answer and the hope of afghanistan comes through the hope of the gospel, ultimately. christians are the ones who carry that message. if christians give up on this couny, then there is no hope for afghanistan. with god all things are possible. the people who have served there in the past and continue to serve there truly believe there is hope and a better future for this country. >> heather, what can we learn from dr.