“I hope they can raise a generation of kids who haven’t witnessed any violence. If they can do that, they will be okay.”
The young people have determined that this was their grandparents’ war, and have started interacting (and intermarrying) as never before. They’ve realized they have a lot more in common with each other than they do with many other people in this world, and will never go back to what had been. Any such activities are done by splinter groups on both sides, with almost no popular support. As a Catholic I’m wary of the intermarriage; as a human I’d prefer it to the violence.
“The young people have determined that this was their grandparents’ war, and have started interacting (and intermarrying) as never before.”
That is great news! It means that more people will be more tolerant and understanding of the “other” side as they have never before. There is hope that the violence won’t escalate in the future!
“As a Catholic I’m wary of the intermarriage; as a human I’d prefer it to the violence.”
I can understand your reluctance, and also understand your wisdom WRT violence.
Just so you know, I’m a Southern Baptist and have been married to a Catholic for over 40 years. Our daughter was Baptized Catholic, though she is now more Baptist than anything. We are all, Catholics and Baptists, Christians. That’s the ultimate test.