BelleCarolinaPeridot
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:04 AM
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They say should'nt hold grudges - you should always FORGIVE ... But I don't believe that ... |
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I will NEVER forgive Bush Co for sending thousands of soldiers to Iraq for an unjust reason. I am watching the Medal of Honor Ceremony. Chimp's fake tears are no justification for the sacrifice or the pain these families have been going through.
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:06 AM
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1. Yeah, failing to hold people accountable is irresponsible. |
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As a non-Christian, I have no reason to forgive horrible crimes (even if I were in a position to do so) or to pretend I love everyone.
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Shell Beau
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:09 AM
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3. Accountability and forgiveness are two different deals. |
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Again, I am not saying anyone should ever have to forgive anyone else. Forgiveness is more about one's own healing.
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:25 AM
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5. Well maybe I don't understand the difference. |
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My understanding has always been that forgiving someone is declining to make that person "pay" (either in compensation or punishment) for an offense.
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Shell Beau
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:29 AM
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7. Well, for instance if someone murdered my mom and I forgave them, they |
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would still have to rot in that jail cell. I am not saying I am the queen of forgiveness either.
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Shell Beau
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:07 AM
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2. Forgiveness is more for yourself though. Not for Bush's benefit. |
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I am not saying you should forgive him though.
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BelleCarolinaPeridot
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:14 AM
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4. Its just that when I hear the stories about the soldiers I get pissed off. |
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Mon Jun-02-08 09:27 AM
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6. Oh me too! I didn't say you should fiorgive him. I am just |
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telling you what I think forgiveness is about. It is more about you! That is just my thoughts on forgiveness. Not on Bush.
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