Friday, October 06, 2006

Forgiveness help survivors heal













(Excerpted from MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Writer.
Click here for AP news report.)

Richard J. Gelles, a childhood violence expert and a University of Pennsylvania dean, said the importance of forgiveness in Amish culture should help survivors heal.

"Nobody has to accept that behavior. But forgiveness is a whole lot easier than seeking revenge," he said.

Many Amish have embraced the gunman's wife, Marie Roberts, and their three young children.

Enough said. Tye out.

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