What do you about the Amish attending the funeral of the person who killed some of their own?

I agree, they live a simpler more wholesome life. I don't know if I could be that forgiving. I think that it probably means more to that widow that they are there, it is like being absolved. I'm sure it was a little weird, but to be forgiven even if you are not at fault can be comforting.

What good comes from their attendance? I would feel ashamed if I were his widow, and uncomfortable. Any shrink will tell you keeping anger bottled up is not good. No way any human can not be angry at the freak who puts a bullet in your daughters head.

ps. I know they attended with good intentions. But again, what good come of it? Who feels better that they went? Do they? I guess if THEY do then rock on. But all the courage in the world cant stop the fact that human anger at such is as unstoppable as the need to eat, and cannot be quelled by a cerebral concept of God.

I admire their courage and the power of their forgiveness. I think they present Christianity at its best. I wish I had what it took to be forgiving like they are. I really want to aspire to reach this growth in my own pursuit of being a good Christian. God Bless them!

I could never be like the Amish, it just isn't the way I am. If I went to the funeral of someone that killed one of my own, I'd be walking out of that funeral home in cuffs.

forgiveness.....