Peacemakers

On May 1st 2011, President Obama announced the death of al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden with the words "Justice has been done." Unfortunate to my observation, an eruption of boisterous celebration took place in front of the U.S. Capitol building. Now, I understand the worldwide relief that has spread like a blanket due to this event, but I do not believe that such celebration is the right response.
While doing some research and contemplating my thoughts in relation to this monumental event, I found this article and it began to work in my train of processing. This report, instead of describing the conditions of his death, covered the conditions of his life leading up to his death. What hooked me was that it mentioned these two devoted men who dwelled with and defended their comrade to death.
Now, once again hear me, their lives were ones leaking hatred and leaving disillusionment, but I believe this truth to be a result of true delusion.
Following a faith from a divided book, I believe that the Islamic community is oppressed by their devotion to the Koran- a book that in one half preaches peace and the other advocating peace solely with followers of Allah, therefore leading to war and ultimately terrorism. Discern for yourselves, "[4.74] Therefore let those fight in the way of Allah, who sell this world's life for the hereafter; and whoever fights in the way of Allah, then be he slain or be he victorious, We shall grant him a mighty reward." While this verse mentions peace, it is under the condition of giving your life in a fight for the "way of Allah," which is not a way of peace.
Carol Lutker, resident teacher of the Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center in Atlantic Beach encapsulates the truth in the power of our reactions and responses by stating (in a different article), "The real enemy is not a particular individual, it's that the delusion ... and fear that caused him to do what he did causes us to do what we do." This, to me, even proves that when I do not share the same belief with another individual, they may share a truth even if they do not believe in the Source of all Truth- God.
It is for this reason, that I can separate these men from a category of hate by viewing them as men who were human and exemplified human devotion, unfortunately through a veil of confusion and deception.
These men are not separate from the human race making them an exception for celebration upon death.
I support the response from the Vatican on this issue where Vatican spokeman Fr. Frederico Lombardi states, “Faced with the death of a man, a Christian does not rejoice in anything, but reflects on the serious responsibility of everyone before God and man, and hopes and pledges that every event is not an opportunity for a further growth of hatred, but of peace.” 
Further responses on faith have surfaced labeling this as not a time for celebration, but a time of solemn remembrance of his (Osama's) victims. Others supportively respond saying, "Violence is always... an occasion for deeper reflection." If we, the one's capable of making a change, do not seek the cause or the truth behind such violence then this can lead to the danger in vengeance. 
Hatred cannot be fought with hatred. 
With reports on the controversy of such celebration, Lutker further stated, "Gloating distracts those celebrating from seeing their own faults." 
We must look into the tragedy of this situation on a human level through a lens of Belief in Redemption. Truth is- a girl lost her father and is wounded, her mother is also wounded and is now a widow, multiple families have to live with the absence of their fathers and the conditions of a single-parent home, and  three men may have lived their entire lives empty of the Truth and a relationship with their Heavenly Father, God.
With people of the Christian faith taking this opportunity to make their voices heard, Krish Kandiah of the Evangelical Alliance encourages Christians to follow Christ's example and be Peacemakers by declaring, "In these difficult days its time for Christians to get busy doing the family business – seeking peace."
Matthew 5:9 proclaims, "Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they are the Children of God."
It is this truth they declares this role as not a deed, but rather wrapped in an identity. Peace flows not simply from actions, but the heart of individual. We must make peace so that those oppressed with fear, confusion, and deception may Know the Truth and the Truth set them Free.
This is an opportunity for growth of Peace, take it and make a change.