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Quote #10
I talk about Robert and the last days and hours of his life and how Jesus taught us to love each other no matter what, and I tell them what Robert had said to the Harveys before he died—how he hoped his death would give them some relief. (10.68)
Prejean speaks at Robert's funeral about Jesus's belief in the importance of loving one another. It's not exactly clear what she's talking about specifically in this context. Does she mean that the people gathered there should love Robert even though he did horrible things? Or that they need to love his executioners, even though they killed him? Either way, she also seems to be emphasizing the fact that Robert acted like Jesus at least to some extent; he forgave those who wanted him dead, and wished them well. The big point may be that if everyone loved and had a little more compassion for each other, all of these problems would sort themselves out without anyone killing anyone else, under any circumstances.