It's About Forgiveness

9/11 is a day I vaguely remember. However, now, I am fully educated and aware of what occured that horrible day. The question presented of forgiveniss of Osama Bin Laden, one of the men who is resonsibile for this attack, is hard to answer. This terrible attack has scarred Americans for life and will never be forgotten. So, how could one forgive such a person who did this to us? After reading this article by Mike Hayes, in the first paragraph he states that "forgiveness should be used to heal us from harms done to us by moving forward and not allowing this pain to control our lives." I feel as though this is a good point and believe that the American people have displayed forgiveness. The 9/11 memorial that stands in Southern Manhatten is a testomony to our appriation to those who died that day and a symbol of healing and patriotism. Also, the new up and coming world trade center shows our mentality of American resilience. We do not have to forget what happened this day but the ability to forgive has lead us, and will continue to lead us, to bouce back even stronger. Forgiveness is displayed in the Chrisitian story from Jesus being nailed on the cross. Jesus forgave everyone condemning him when he was dying. Jesus' story can relate back to 9/11. Jesus' emotions in that story are similar to the ones the Americans' were feeling during that horrific day. I feel like Americans need to forgive Osama Bin Laden and continue to show foregiveness by having this mentality of American resilience in order to grow and prosper. The fact that Osama Bin Laden is dead and the Taliban has been dismantled helps in our healing.