And since He forgives us we should be willing to forgive others. The book details the hideous act of the murders, but also goes further and educates the reader on some history and development of this one Pennsylvania community so violently attacked--an Amish 9-11. They see Jesus' practice of forgiveness as central to his life and ministry. Three weeks after the shooting, "Amish forgiveness" had appeared in 2,900 news stories worldwide and on 534,000 web sites.The story captured the attention of broadcast and print media in the United States and around the world. Amish Grace How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy By David L. Weaver-Zercher , Donald B. Kraybill , Steven M. Nolt A soulful meditation by three scholars on … By Tuesday morning some fifty television crews had clogged the small village of Nickel Mines, staying for five days until the killer and the killed were buried. Instead of being consumed with revenge, this community lavished forgiveness on the killer's widow, her parents, and the killer's parents. It is practiced again and again so that it becomes a habit.This sturdy book helps us understand the rich cultural resources the Amish bring to the everyday practice of forgiveness.
"All the religions teach it," mused an observer, "but no one does it like the Amish." "Amish Grace" is an eye opener as well as a gentle explanation of the Amish spirit. Highly recommend!I saw the movie and it's really sad. We are thankful to this religious community for reminding us that grace is better than revenge and that loving our enemies is the true miracle that we are all seeking in our daily encounters with others .On October 2, 2006, Charles Carl Roberts IV entered an Amish schoolhouse near Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, and shot ten girls; five died, and five were seriously wounded. These values are taught in the home where the individual yields to authority and serves others in the spirit of Christ. What did this act mean to them?
I found their example to be an inspiration and it challenged me in how I live my own life. AMISH GRACE explores the many questions this story raises about the religious beliefs and habits that led the Amish to forgive so quickly. Forgiveness means letting go of grudges and resentment. The news media were astonished at this spontaneous and heart-felt response. They also spoke to relatives of the gunman. It looks at the ties between forgiveness and membership in a cloistered communal society and ask if Amish practices parallel or diverge from other religious and secular notions of forgiveness. Amish Grace How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy (Book) : Kraybill, Donald B. : On Monday morning, October 2, 2006, a gunman entered a one-room Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. It made me really think about what it means to me, while being honest about what it means to our culture. In addition, the authors note:This book is based on conversations with more than two dozen Amish people in the Nickel Mines area, including family members of the murdered children. I like it but I wouldn't recommend it for younger kids. It's a good movie though. How the Amish forgive Charles Roberts is a good reminder that there is no sin too great for God to forgive. Forgiveness, in fact, eclipsed the tragic story, trumping the violence and arresting the world's attention.A wonderful read. The forgiveness went beyond talk and graveside presence: the Amish also supported a fund for the shooter's family.The outside world was incredulous that such forgiveness could be offered so quickly for such a heinous crime. How could the Amish do this? questions may over lap so do not answer each one rigidly or separately. integrate them smoothly into the boarder analysis. The blood was barely dry on the schoolhouse floor when Amish parents brought words of forgiveness to the family of the one who had slain their children.There are no summaries for this title yet.Caution: This cannot be undone.A great look at the first and only Amish school shooting and the delicate way in which Amish people live their lives and raise their children.There are no notices for this title yet.Please review the Appropriate Use standard and tell us which term has been violated.An excellent coverage of the Amish reaction to the Nickel Mines school shooting. Regardless of the cultural seedbed that nourished this story, the surprising act of Amish forgiveness begs for a deeper exploration. He then took his own life.