[monday]

"Tina clearly lives what she believes and it costs her more dearly than any of the names thrown at her by the exasperated."

That might be very much indeed. I expect she isn't very popular with her nephews family these days. Especially after the verdict was read. I'd have to agree with the poster who called her an idiot.

[triggerhappy]

You're all wrong about Christian forgiveness.
Forgiveness is for YOUR heart to remain pure. Haven't any of you met someone completely bitter and cynical. It's usually because they harbored a grudge for so long.

Don't assume that forgiving someone means you don't want them punished to the full extent.

[Schnucki]

Well, re-reading and giving it some thought, I'm starting to have some mixed feelings about the appropriateness of Tina's public display.

I don't argue with her personal forgiveness based on her understanding of God's Will, but for her to publicly stand up and display it while the family members, those who were directly wounded, are coming to grips with the frustration and anger of the situation ... .

Even if they were bound to come to the same conclusion, I can imagine that her announcement could be seen more as meddling in someone else's pain rather than as a genuine witness to the love of God.

I need more time to think this one through.