Dan
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11:41:09 pm on August 3, 2008 | # |
I just got finished watching an episode of Dead Men Talking which dealt with the Green River Serial Killer aka Gary Ridgway. It was interesting on the forensic and investigative aspect of things.
Towards the end of the show were news clips of the court proceedings where the families of those murdered were able to say something to the killer. The one that stood out was the statement by an elderly gentleman with a prominent white beard. He stated “My belief in Jesus tells me that I should forgive those who have done me wrong, so sir you are forgiven”. With all the other statements Gary Ridgway was solemn but he broke down and cried at this statement. There was not any applause in the court as was the case with the other statements, but this elderly man’s statement really nailed the head on what forgiveness is all about.
… For love shall cover a mutlitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
Disclaimer: I in no way condone or wish to promote the Green River Serial Killings. I wish only for this post to highlight the power of forgiveness.
