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nadine_mn

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107. Here's the thing..I have compassion for everyone

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 02:36 AM

Apr 2013

I just do. I will never be one who dances on graves or calls for the death of someone ...no matter how awful of a crime they have committed. I will never be one who wants someone tortured...not even those who have tortured others.

This doesn't mean I condone their actions, or that I have less sympathy for the victims and their families. I have worked as a victim advocate for over a decade...I get the very real consequences and emotions involved.

I can be angry and hate the actions and want justice done AND still feel badly that something went so wrong to cause a person to commit these heinous acts. In the end they are still human beings and when we lose sight of that we lose our own humanity.

I am sorry but I cannot be that person who hates.

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Prayers For Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Pour In After Arrest (WTF?) [View all] Tx4obama Apr 2013 OP

More conspiracy theorists and haters. It is sickening. graham4anything Apr 2013 #1

Yeah, devout Catholics following the works of Jesus are conspiracy theorists & haters me b zola Apr 2013 #81

You've never heard of Opus Dei, I take it. Initech Apr 2013 #106

The article in the OP quotes a Catholic praying for the suspect me b zola Apr 2013 #114

It's not fucked up... choie Apr 2013 #2

Me, too. randome Apr 2013 #3

Totally agree MaineLinePhilly Apr 2013 #10

+1 gateley Apr 2013 #12

amen (nm) smackd Apr 2013 #13

It's all too rare. Inspring to some, confusing to others. Gregorian Apr 2013 #17

It does Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #21

I also agree chillfactor Apr 2013 #40

+1 obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2013 #52

I totally agree. n/t arthritisR_US Apr 2013 #60

+ rug Apr 2013 #61

Matthew 5:44 Mariana Apr 2013 #64

I agree. We don't have to hate just because others do. Christ, who they follow, would have forgiven sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #70

+1 idwiyo Apr 2013 #101

I agree a sinner is seen as needing prayers for his soul treestar Apr 2013 #131

I'm praying for him too. As I am the victims. MrsMatt Apr 2013 #139

As an atheist, I only wish more Christian were like this. sadbear Apr 2013 #4

That's really nice to read Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #24

Exactly. idwiyo Apr 2013 #102

+1 n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #137

Pray for the misguided, even criminals. Lex Apr 2013 #5

Thank you for some common sense ChazII Apr 2013 #128

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #6

No one has an ill word to say about the kid BainsBane Apr 2013 #7

There are four families who can certainly vouch for "was". n/t CakeGrrl Apr 2013 #26

of course BainsBane Apr 2013 #30

That is how religion should be. dkf Apr 2013 #8

We pray for all souls, lost or not. ananda Apr 2013 #9

Perhaps you pray that he may see the error of his ways. BayouBengal07 Apr 2013 #11

You are aware that Christians follow the teachings of Jesus, right? Barack_America Apr 2013 #14

They know. They're pretending they don't though. nt Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #23

You mean like "I come not in peace, but with a sword"??? I come to set families apart.? Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #27

Umm, that's not hateful at all. reformist2 Apr 2013 #37

as a Christian..I do read my Bible chillfactor Apr 2013 #48

Sorry, logical fallacy you're invoking. No True Scotsman fallacy. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #63

Look, I'm not a person of religion, but I am a person of literature. Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #74

Oh it's a metaphor. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #91

Get a grip MFrohike Apr 2013 #108

So how are you gonna criticize direct quotes? Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #110

Look up the word paraphrase MFrohike Apr 2013 #121

Direct quotes. Pretty straightforward hatred of families. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #122

Do you own a hat with bells? MFrohike Apr 2013 #123

what do you not understand about direct quotes?? Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #125

Your score is zero. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #140

? MFrohike Apr 2013 #141

You have said NOTHING that answers my question or refutes what I said. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #142

I was wrong MFrohike Apr 2013 #143

Answer my simple questions or quit wasting my time. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #144

I learned reading comprehension in 3rd grade. Apophis Apr 2013 #147

Do they put sugar on their porridge? N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2013 #112

Oh brother, another bigot for iggie. nt Union Scribe Apr 2013 #50

Nothing bigoted about criticizing belief systems nt MellowDem Apr 2013 #59

Let's ask Cinderella if the shoe fits sarisataka Apr 2013 #67

We have criticism... MellowDem Apr 2013 #75

I will not say you are wrong sarisataka Apr 2013 #85

I think the way the term "bigot" is actually used... MellowDem Apr 2013 #92

One key issue with Christianity sarisataka Apr 2013 #99

Faith is irrational... MellowDem Apr 2013 #100

If someone believes the story of Cinderella actually happened ... FiveGoodMen Apr 2013 #146

Oh snap! Apophis Apr 2013 #148

I agree. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #138

This is why we are better than terrorists sarisataka Apr 2013 #15

well, at least some of us do not let hate consume us. choie Apr 2013 #33

amen chillfactor Apr 2013 #49

*Sigh* You are correct sarisataka Apr 2013 #54

That's true, but it's not usually by the same people Fumesucker Apr 2013 #103

Long ago I decided sarisataka Apr 2013 #104

We need him alive so that we can all learn why someone with such DinahMoeHum Apr 2013 #16

guess you're just not going to be satisfied until you exact that pound of flesh frylock Apr 2013 #18

I don't see any problem in it alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #19

It's true and it's beautiful.... Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #34

+1 mentalsolstice Apr 2013 #62

If I were a Christian, I would pray for Jesus to forgive him, and welcome his soul into Heaven arcane1 Apr 2013 #20

Doesn't look like anyone is supporting him or his actions... octothorpe Apr 2013 #22

Just give it a few days. LisaL Apr 2013 #29

It has started... Tx4obama Apr 2013 #135

You've never heard of prayers for bad people? RZM Apr 2013 #25

I don't have a problem with that part, but I wonder if they show the same level of ecstatic Apr 2013 #28

Yes, they do. nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #35

Yes, they do. It's a liberal concept, justice, not revenge. I saw another thread here today asking sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #82

Prayers for him do not mean you do not prosecute him nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #31

I'm not religious, but I'm praying for him to stay alive redStateBlueHeart Apr 2013 #32

I agree with you on that. Answers and justice. n/t Tx4obama Apr 2013 #38

No it's not fucked up nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #36

I'm praying for veganlush Apr 2013 #39

I'm not sure because it seems like a case of being influenced by an evil family member flamingdem Apr 2013 #46

he killed that eight year old boy veganlush Apr 2013 #77

That's huge especially as now we know he chose the placement of the bomb flamingdem Apr 2013 #80

I was nineteen once veganlush Apr 2013 #86

when i pick up after my dog outside... veganlush Apr 2013 #88

I was going to respond to your post chillfactor Apr 2013 #55

Odd to me, but it happens. CakeGrrl Apr 2013 #41

Talk about missing the point for the sake of outrage. (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2013 #42

That is actually exactly what the Christ character would do. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #43

He told his followers to do it, too. Mariana Apr 2013 #72

Yes, a real Christian would pray for this dude. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #83

It's the redemption schtick flamingdem Apr 2013 #44

I doubt they will send him money other than their taxes Amonester Apr 2013 #45

This atheist is pretty sure that's what "Jesus" would have wanted.. RedCappedBandit Apr 2013 #47

Matthew 5:44 PD Turk Apr 2013 #51

Woah, hold on buddy LittleBlue Apr 2013 #53

I suppose to people who have never been exposed to the fundamental principles of Christian belief Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #56

Whatever works. He's going to be imprisoned for the rest of his life. Zorra Apr 2013 #57

It is supposed to be one of the core beliefs of Christianity. Butterbean Apr 2013 #58

I'm glad. It's the way Christianity should be. Doesn't mean what he did is okay. nolabear Apr 2013 #65

I think it's very human to recognize that a young life has been destroyed here kenny blankenship Apr 2013 #66

This is a fantastic post. Barack_America Apr 2013 #71

it's not a logical distinction marions ghost Apr 2013 #130

This... a la izquierda Apr 2013 #133

The concept of prayer is "fucked up" IMHO MellowDem Apr 2013 #68

here are the results from the Huffington Post survey on that question Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #69

It's not f$cked up, Tx. Although I understand the outrage, it's the most Basic of most faiths Ecumenist Apr 2013 #73

Yeah, it's really f'ed up Christians act like Christians. Apophis Apr 2013 #76

The guy even backed over his own brother.... deaniac21 Apr 2013 #78

or so you were told... HiPointDem Apr 2013 #98

WTF, indeed... I hate contrarians in situations like this. MOTRDemocrat Apr 2013 #79

And some of the victims have not even been buried yet. n/t Tx4obama Apr 2013 #84

And some have not been fitted with their prosthetic limbs. StarryNite Apr 2013 #93

They're showing concern for their own eternal souls. Mariana Apr 2013 #89

take the high road...nt kimsterdemster Apr 2013 #87

Actually I don't think its fucked up. I really feel sorry for the kid nadine_mn Apr 2013 #90

I'm sure his fear was nothing compared StarryNite Apr 2013 #94

I know - and I never said it was nadine_mn Apr 2013 #97

I wonder how the victim's families StarryNite Apr 2013 #105

Here's the thing..I have compassion for everyone nadine_mn Apr 2013 #107

You have nothing to apologize for. StarryNite Apr 2013 #109

I will add something here which you have not thought out nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #113

I think you have more sympathy for the victims if you don't hate. nt Edim Apr 2013 #120

Boston is a pretty liberal town. i imagine some of them might actually be able to channel compassion KittyWampus Apr 2013 #117

So people "gave thanks to God" that he was taken .... Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #95

god's pretty lucky that way.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #115

In that case I will pray for Dick Cheney, Pat Robertson and Ted Nugent as well. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #116

heeeheeeheee you devil you! Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #129

They could always see the light eventually treestar Apr 2013 #132

not everyone believes in "god" as a puppet master. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #118

True, but it is incredibly common to hear people express the sentiment that Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #119

Think I will say a prayer for you while I am at it. nt Live and Learn Apr 2013 #96

I'm reminded of the scene in Shawshank Redemption zeeland Apr 2013 #111

Praying for someone does not mean they do not have to face justice for their crimes BellaLuna Apr 2013 #124

The suspect is getting an especial pass from some usually "hang-em-high" trackfan Apr 2013 #126

Post #124 says it quite eloquently. ChazII Apr 2013 #127

Heaven forbid people pray for lost souls. a la izquierda Apr 2013 #134

#FreeJahar Campaign Shows Social Media Support for Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Tx4obama Apr 2013 #136

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