The Bible simply records the occurrences of six suicides without making a moral evaluation: The case of Abimelech in Judges 9:50-57; the case of Samson in Judges 16:28-30 (although some are not convinced this is suicide in the strict sense of the term); Saul and his armor-bearer in 1 Samuel 31:1-6; 2 Samuel 1:1-15; 1 Chron. 10:1-13; Ahithophel in 2 Samuel 17:23; Zimri in1 Kings 16:18-19; and Judas Iscariot in Matthew 27:5. It is worth noting that in each of these cases the suicide is the end to a life that did not (at least in its latter stages) meet with God’s approval. Is there any significance in the fact that the only recorded instances of suicide in the Bible are of those in moral and spiritual rebellion against God?

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains	Dutch	Chicken, Rice	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Uncooked wild rice
1	tb	Oil
1 1/2	lb	Chicken breast halves; boneless and skinless, cubed
1/4	c	Chopped onion
8	oz	Sliced fresh mushrooms
2	cn	Chicken broth; (14-1/2 oz. each)
1/4	c	Soy sauce
1/4	ts	Hot pepper sauce
1/4	c	All-purpose flour
8	oz	Sliced water chestnuts; drained
1/2	c	Slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 3-quart casserole with nonstick cooking
spray. Rinse wild rice; place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium- high heat until hot. Add
chicken; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion
and mushrooms; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until onion and mushrooms
are tender. Drain wild rice. Add to mixture in Dutch oven. In large bowl,
combine broth, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce and flour; blend well. Stir into
chicken mixture in Dutch oven. Add water chestnuts; cook and stir until
mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Pour into
sprayed casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir in almonds;
cover and bake an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender and
liquid is absorbed. 8 (1-1/4-cup) servings. MAKE AHEAD TIP: This casserole
can be prepared early in the day and refrigerated until baking time. Add 10
minutes to the total baking time. Formatted by Lynn Thomas
dcqp82a@prodigy.com. Source: Easy Holiday Recipes by Pillsbury. Lynn's
notes: Made this 12-22-97; used a 9x13-inch dish to bake it in. This was a
delicious dish--could have used a little more hot sauce and some garlic.
Recipe by: Easy Holiday Recipes
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by
WWGQ25C@prodigy.com (MRS LYNN P THOMAS) on Dec 23, 1997

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