Where was the mercy for their victims? They weren’t drugged into a stupor to dwindle away pain-free in their last days or moments. Life was TAKEN from them, forcefully and mercilessly. And if they weren’t killed, as in the result of being raped or maimed and still left alive...that life is ruined, too.
It’s not up to me to judge in the end. That’s God’s job. However, I wish VICTIMS would get a fair shake. They don’t. They get a funeral and maybe a headstone, and if they were greatly loved, a memory or two in those they left behind.
Those of you that can dole out the mercy must not have ever had anything taken from you in a violent manner, or else you’re much bigger people than I am, which could be the case.
Our family was violently ripped apart by false accusations over 23 years ago. Our only child was kidnapped by state workers and held prisoner for 7 years. We suffered immeasurable agony not knowing her condition or her whereabouts. We paid a heavy price for standing up with the Truth. We never compromised with the darkness. Yet the shame of it all has kept my blessed husband silent. Your posting really injured his soul. Attitudes like yours still fill us with fear and quiet outrage. It is really quite a challenge to reach forgiveness in our hearts toward ignorant and hateful people like you.
However, following the example of Christ Jesus, my Lord, my friend, I choose to forgive you and let Him be your judge. I challenge you to love the prisoners as He has loved us all. Take your grief and anger to Him and let Him transform it into Peace.
In His love,
LibreOuMort
Believe me, I have been there too. I don’t mean to sound “preachy”, but it is only by the grace of God that we can forgive our enemies. That’s what makes us Christians. And that’s why we have muslim terrorists, because they can’t forgive. I had to pray every day that I could forgive. It is not easy. But it is merciful.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.