Rachel's Tears - The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott was a typical teenage girl who was incredibly dedicated to following and serving Christ. Though she was mocked for her beliefs, at times doubted her faith, and constantly struggled with personal issues every teenager faces, she remained faithful to God. Then on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School, she was killed for that faith.
-ERIC HARRIS, Columbine Shooter
"I have this theory that if on person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same"
-RACHEL SCOTT, Columbine Victim
The amazing thing about these two statements is the fact that they were both made at the same time, in March of 1999, just one month before the tragedy. Darrell Scott, Rachel's father, writes, "It was as though these two teenagers laid down a double challenge to their entire generation."
Rachel Scott believed that she could make a difference. She targeted three groups of young people at Columbine High School: the handicapped, those picked on by others, and those new to her school. Her weapons of choice were honesty, compassion, and kindness. Rachel's death amplified her deeds and started a ripple effect that has been felt around the world.
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