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Hualien Issue Fights can still happen in the group, however, and things can still spiral out of control. There were a few times when Rev. Moal was in danger of getting punched as well, but he always handled things with a loving heart.“I grew up in a loving family, and I never heard my parents argue. But many people never got to feel the warmth of family.”He wants to give these people a chance to experience what he had as a child. “People can change when they no longer feel a hostile environment. I hope to lead by example, to create a peaceful atmosphere that they have never experienced before.”But what if someone re-offends and goes back to prison?“I won’t give up on them. I write encouraging letters to them every month, hoping that they will stop drinking and fighting when they get out again. They are always welcome to come back to us.”Since many people have no place to go, Rev. Moal built a six-story house in Yuli.“We have them all live in one place, and arrange movie showings or expert seminars in the evenings. This allows them to find themselves and helps them kick their bad habits.” 22