For all of us, who live in the United States, this date will always be remembered. But the concept of "Never Forget" is that we never forget: who died in the attack on that date, who were the heros, and lastly - who attacked. If we are a Christian nation (a nation founded on the principles of the Holy Bible by people who believed in that faith - both Jews and Christians) then we should also remember that we are not to hold a grudge against our enemies, but rather to forgive.
Forgive - but not forget!
Everyone, as we believe, is accountable for their offenses. When we harbor unforgiveness in our heart, we only hurt ourselves. But we must understand that we are not to embrace the offenders either. We should not have anything to do with them. We should shun them and point out the error of their ways. The hope in that is that they would see the error of their ways and repent, and that others would observe, and not pick up their evil ways.
I recently saw a program on TV about the new "One World Trade Center"; the building being constructed over the destroyed site in Manhatten. The construction began in 2006. When completed, it would be the largest structure in the United States. They are making sure that it is built properly - strong and secure. But what struck me about the design was that the different sides of the building would reflect the sun, and at the exact date and time commemorating the attack, a beam of light would shine onto the memorial below.
When innocent lives are taken by an act of violence, it is up to those who remain unharmed to remember them. It is my hope that we are doing that together, as one nation under God, on this date. It is my hope that we are building a nation that is also, like the building, strong and secure. And the only way to be strong and secure is to have strength and security through our faith, united in our beliefs against the enemies of God - proving who is the victor!
Feel free to leave your comments and remembrances here. The Old Man in the Bib Overalls
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