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Carissimi · F
No. I’d say it depends on the context. A small insignificant issue can be overlooked, but there are many serious issues, or acts, that most definitely are right or wrong. Forgiveness helps the one wronged, but depending on what was done, it can be a short or long process, or may never happen at all, if the act was heinous. Don’t confuse forgiveness with trust. I have forgiven many people in my life, but I don’t trust them. Your forgiveness does not mean the other person has changed.
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@Carissimi True, but you still forgave. 👍
Carissimi · F
@maskedbandit That’s only because it’s more my nature to forgive. It’s more about my own personality than anything else. I even forgave the men who beat up one of my children, and cut him with a razor, but that was the younger me. I’m less tolerant, less patient in my old age because I’ve seen too much of the evil in this world. Forgiveness does not equal all is forgotten, so everything is okay now. Not at all. Forgiveness means you don’t seek vengeance, although you may seek justice. You can hate someone you forgive because they are evil. How can anyone forgive evil, unless you are fine with evil, and some are.
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@Carissimi Well, evil is just beyond forgiveness. I see where you are coming from.
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maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@Carissimi Because you now having me contradicting myself. I have to rethink.
teachmetiger210503 · 36-40, M
@Carissimi Here's the truth, sometimes forgiveness is impossible on our own. Here's the thing... Have you asked God for forgiveness for our sins, we are all sinners you know and Jesus died for our sins. I tell you the truth if you are forgiven it's not too hard to forgive others. My secret is Jesus, and not my timid little heart and I'm on a journey seeking forgiveness and the strength to forgive others. God bless
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@teachmetiger210503 God is all about forgiveness but us humans have a hard time with it. Everything that is said here so for is all true.
teachmetiger210503 · 36-40, M
@maskedbandit I agree. It is is easier if it is mutual.
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
Carissimi · F
@maskedbandit If God is all about forgiveness then why did he strike down so many. I don’t need a response, it’s just a valid question. God did not forgive everyone.
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@Carissimi It is valid. 🙂
maskedbandit · 61-69, M
@Carissimi and oh, I won't try to answer that. 🤷