Okay... I completely understand why so many people are so angry at Natalie, yet I don't see how those of you could say certain things about this. I was re-reading posts, and saw that someone wrote about how so many people wasted thoughts and prayers on her. Don't you realize that no prayer is ever wasted? And if anything, Natalie needs your prayers. Everyone was praying for her healing, and while she didn't need physical healing as we all thought, she certainly needs mental healing. I honestly don't get angry, and I feel nothing but extreme sorrow that she would tell stories like this. I feel nothing but pain that her mind is poluted and her sense of humor is so twisted.
So, yes, she did a horrific thing, broke our hearts (through her "apparent" death), and betrayed us all. However, as a Christian, I believe that by treating those who have done horrible things with kindness, often is the most appropriate punishment of all. Whether you believe in Jesus or not, you have to admit his teachings were correct. He once said, "He among you who is free of sin shall be the first to cast the stone." All of us have made mistakes (some much worse than others), and we are in no position to condemn Natalie. To say, "Burn in hell," accomplishes nothing. We are not to judge, but to assume that she will accept her punishment in due time. No one should have the right to say that she is not sorry. She may very well be, although she may think this is funny. Yet, in due time, she will feel the pain and suffer the consequences. As I said before, I believe that kindness, sympathy, and prayer are the only options we have.
How would you feel if you betrayed and lied to those who loved you? You may feel that they deserve it. What would you do then, if instead of hating you (as they would be expected to), they treated you with love? My first boyfriend was abusive verbally to me. Because I wouldn't do certain things that he wanted me to, he would be very cruel. He told me many times that he hated me, he never wanted to see me again. He said "F*** you," and "Burn in hell." You know what my response was? "I love you." He was my friend before a boyfriend, and I did love him. In his better moods, he admitted how much he just wanted me to lose my temper and not talk to him. He told me how much it hurt him to know that I still cared. To treat him with kindness made him truly realize how cruel he was.
Jesus said, "Thou shalt heap burning coals on his head with your kindness." I believe that it is true. So, while so many of you feel intense hatred toward Natalie, I merely ask you to think again. Hatred helps nothing. Love can solve all problems, and while they may not be solved as quickly as we would like, they will be solved in time. Natalie will have to live with this burden on her shoulders for the rest of her life. That, in my opinion, is the worst punishment.
Natalie, I am still praying for you. While you may not need it physically, you need the prayers emotionally and spiritually. May you truly be sorry and never hurt people again. None of us are in any position to judge you. You have made some incredibly horrible decisions, and you will have to pay for them. May your heart be changed and I hope one day you will find true happiness. God bless you, Natalie.
