The power of forgiveness

A Minneapolis mother, whose son was murdered, now lives next door to -- and is friends with -- her son's murderer. Steve Hartman reports on the power of forgiveness.

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[NiteStarGirl]

This has to be the most remarkable story I have ever heard. What an amazing woman!

[espio142]

Wow, this woman, it is very hard to forgive someone who murdered your son. Respect to her!

[lachlanbarnett]

Thankyou, you have inspired me to forgive. God bless.

[whitadow]

@espio142 For-give. For you are giving not taking.

[MrTurbochargd]

@KPLJ87 I disagree. He was sentenced to 25.5 years. There is no reason at all why he should be walking the streets right now. He should remain in prison until 2019. He has not paid his debt to society or to his victim. As for forgiveness, I also disagree. He should never be forgiven by the family of his victim. In fact, he should be afraid of being killed by them and live as far away from them as possible. These naive, weak minded Christians that want to release all the criminals are wrong.

[KPLJ87]

@MrTurbochargd the whole point is that he WAS a scumbag and now he has chosen to be a contribution to society. That's a good thing for you too, because the tax system spends LOADS on people in prison. Rehabilitation works better for all parts. Besides, she doesn't have the power to let him out early - good behavior does the trick.

[MrTurbochargd]

While some of us work so hard to get scumbags off the streets, idiots like this stupid bitch are trying to get them set free. Forgive him if you want but keep that scum behind bars where he belongs. What a stupid woman.

[blondecat666]

@Hatorah I have gone to more schools than you will ever go in your life. My English writing is fine, especially that it is only my third language. You, bible-bashers always have a chip on your shoulders.

[Hatorah]

@blondecat666 : Hey blonde demon...get out of your ghetto, go to school and learn how to write.

I'm sure you'll learn how to read too....start with the Bible.

[txrich1974]

wow. I see Jesus in this sister in Christ

[blondecat666]

@blondecat666 Because I find it ridiculous what grown men (and women) can believe in. Plus I am a sarcastic person. Maybe that is my defense mechanism against stupidity. I was the incredible generous power of that woman, and you want to deny it and cheer something for it that doesn't exist. It was the works of that very strong individual.

[comedyjuicefilms]

@blondecat666 Why would you be so sarcastic about that?