Whose Will Should Prevail? (Johann Christoph Arnold)

Terri Schiavo’s mother has taken care of her as only a true mother could. My heart also goes out to Terry’s husband. One can understand both of their opposing points of view. But I find it frightening when the State intervenes in such a personal and intimate issue. God is left completely out of the picture, and we are left with legal hair-splitting over a disabled person’s “constitutional right to live.”

That an intensified struggle over Terri’s life is occurring right at Easter highlights the message of Good Friday, and the death of Jesus. His crucifixion remains the supreme example of suffering that was not in vain.

In Terri’s case, there will be suffering on both sides, no matter how the controversy is resolved. All the more, shouldn’t each of us lay aside our opinions and agendas and ask what Jesus asked – that God’s will alone be done?



Peace Forever,
Firacub.