Forgiveness in the Face of Tragedy: The Amish of Nickel Mines
Two Lancaster area men who spoke on behalf of the Amish community in the aftermath of the tragedy and fielded hundreds of media queries speak and lead a question and answer period. Donald B. Kraybill, distinguished professor of sociology at Elizabethtown College, and Herman Bontrager, president/CEO of Goodville Mutual Casualty Company, reflect on Amish beliefs that prompted them to forgive, show compassion and respond graciously, despite their deep pain.
