Amish Community

[Hawkeye]

OK I gotta say that I was devistated when the shootings happened in a small little Amish school house. I couldn't help but think about those poor children and that poor community.

It devistated me. That's a new low. I mean I guess it is because the Amish are (in my mind) still a very pure group that have shunned much of the modern evils of technology etc.

But what is surprising me and impressing me the most is the way they are handling it.

The "Turn the other cheek" philosophy they seem to be doing. THey are trying to forgive and praying for his family. I mean this guy just came in and killed some of their kids!

These people seem to be very pious, a tight knit group, and non prosteletizing.

Very rarely am I this impressed with how people handle such a tradgedy but I gotta give these people kudos. You know it's tearing them up inside and you know those girls mothers want to go and beat the hell outta someone but they are doing something that shows true strength. I'm baffled by the way they are handling this.

But at the same time I have a new, deep, and profound respect for them.

Anyway-that little community has my love and prayers coming to them. They will need it, I know 5 little girls momma(s) are going to spend many nites crying.

 

[Lady_MAC]

That is exactly how I believe people should handle situations like this, rather than that "eye for an eye", retribution bull.

 

[Hawkeye]

In this situation your absolutely right. There are times when an eye for an eye should be used-but that is on a rare basis.

I think the Amish have a lot to teach our nation and the world.

 

[YvetteJeannine]

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Originally Posted by Lady_MAC That is exactly how I believe people should handle situations like this, rather than that "eye for an eye", retribution bull.

Many people feel "an eye for an eye" is b/s. Until someone rapes/murders their mother/sister/daughter.

 

[Eemaan]

im in the UK and here the news also sent shockwaves. its been deeply distressing. as a muslim, i find the way in which the community have handled this tragedy immensely admirable. my prayers are with them.

 

[Shimmer]

I'm impressed with how the Amish community has handled the tragedy as well.
I'm not, however, impressed with certain sects of the Amish community. But that's another discussion for another time.

 

[Lady_MAC]

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Originally Posted by YvetteJeannine Many people feel "an eye for an eye" is b/s. Until someone rapes/murders their mother/sister/daughter.

Yeah, some. I see that as losing your head. That negative energy will only make one sick and go down hill.

 

[*Stargazer*]

The only reason no one (outside the Amish community) is clamoring for this guy's head is because he did us all a favor and exterminated himself.

I just hope that we allow the Amish to mourn in the manner in which they choose. And by "we" I mean the media. The media should always leave greiving parents alone, but its even more egregious if they don't do it here.

 

[d_flawless]

we were discussing this in my psychology class and all my teacher could say was, "get the help you need before it gets to this point"

 

[*Stargazer*]

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Originally Posted by d_flawless we were discussing this in my psychology class and all my teacher could say was, "get the help you need before it gets to this point"

That's a great point. Particularly in this case where it is obvious that the guy knows that he's in the wrong. It's not like he was mentally ill and didn't realize it.

 

[Beauty Mark]

The Amish, to me, are the epitome of class in this situation. I have friends in the Lancaster area, and they feel for them, because they say the Amish have always been nice to them and are good people.

I'm glad the media, at least what I've seen, hasn't done anything moronic and take photos of their faces or tried to interview them on camera. I know they'll heal from this, but it's so sad.

 

[flowerhead]

I feel really bad for the parents, they don't even have photographs of their daughters because cameras are banned.

 

[MeganGMcD]

It's funny.
The other day, near my house they had an evangelical festival. While I appreciate that I live in a country that people can worhsip, or not worship as they like, I was still astounded. I was astounded at the anger, and the venom, and the calls for retribution over "cultural" infractions that the evangelical community felt were befallen them. The were talking about Jesus as a Warrior. They valued being "hard core" Christians.

Then I see this...this forgiveness. This complete and utter acceptance of the message of Jesus. I wouldn't want to ever be Amish and I am not even sure if I am Christian.
But, I think a lot of communities who ARE Christian need to take notes. Dignity, forgiveness, and love...its kind of hard not to be in awe.