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Whereuat · 56-60, M

trackman11 · 61-69, M Best Comment
Maybe definition of loved is important here. Depending on what the "horrible something" was it may not even make sense to love them as in "feeling" love. However, I believe that the best kind of love is an action. We can act toward someone in love by forgiving, holding them accountable, seeing the best in them, etc. That doesn't mean allowing them to remain in control or overlooking what they "did". As I say this, I struggle to forgive my father and on the grand scale, his deeds were far from horrible. However, because it's not easy, doesn't mean that we should give up on doing the right thing.
Virescent · 26-30, F
@trackman11 I was not expecting such a thoughtful response on a post months old. I agree with everything you said.
trackman11 · 61-69, M
thank you.. and yes.. I didn't look at the date until after. Also rambled a bit, but I will gladly accept your compliment of "thoughtful"
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A very tough question
Virescent · 26-30, F
@SW-User It is. And one I think people should ask more.
wunderluv · 51-55, M
@Virescent by the very fact that you're open to asking this question in way you framed it shows so much beauty, depth, strength and grace in your soul! It moved me very much ~ xo
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I think all people should be loved. However, I don't think that means that we should not set boundaries with people who seek to take advantage of or hurt us. Sometimes the most loving thing to do to someone is to stand up and say you will not do this anymore.
I do. It's the only way to undo evil. Take the momentum out of it. It's the only way we can elevate ourselves above it.
Virescent · 26-30, F
@CopperCicada I agree. Even if that person has done the unthinkable, they are still a person. Hate will solve nothing.
@Virescent well. there is the aspect of "solving" things. but the other aspect is just a choice of what we want to be.
wunderluv · 51-55, M
@Virescent hate of a person is never a good and to love all people is what we are called to do .. I have struggled with this myself and I try to my utmost to love person but not their sins which is entirely appropriate. Where I struggle greatly is in loving a person who wilfully continues in hurting people and doing wrong things, especially serious wrongs and with no remorse and when I they aren't likely to ever have remorse. Sadly yes, I've met such people. I'm very grateful that I've not met but handful in my life so who I concluded are quite possibly given over to actual evil .. try first & always to love ALL people is the rule and be careful to use discernment with people
Introvertish20 · 26-30, F
Every human deserves to be loved.
getmeouttahere · 36-40, F
You can try but some people it's impossible.
Maybe forgived as that makes you a better person, "Loved" I think is a bit unrealistic. I could never either forgive or love a child rapist/murderer.
TheProphet · M
No I don't.
That's a tough one. It would indeed be nice if everyone were loved. But in a way that's like making a demand of some unknown person that they love someone who, frankly, might not be that lovable. 🤔

 
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