Forgiveness: A Legacy of the West Nickel Mines Amish School
It is unspeakably hard for any community to lose its children. Although the Amish have shown an extra quotient of forgiveness, their parental tears are as salty as anyone's. Six months after the lose of two daughters, an Amish farmer could sometimes barely bring himself out to his fields. But his people hear a gracious command When you stand praying, forgive,--and a stern warning. If you don't, your heavenly Father will not forgive you. This duality is at the heart of the gospel that has shaped their attitudes. --John L Ruth in Author's Note