Yes, I believe this is correct. "Forgiveness," in the sense used here, means that the offended person stands ready to forgive the offender should the latter own up to the offense. It is more an act for the offended's behalf, as the offender is not and should not be relieved of the consequences of the offense - rather the offended party s…
Yes, I believe this is correct. "Forgiveness," in the sense used here, means that the offended person stands ready to forgive the offender should the latter own up to the offense. It is more an act for the offended's behalf, as the offender is not and should not be relieved of the consequences of the offense - rather the offended party stands willing to forgive such as to prevent a root of bitterness and revenge to rise up in the heart of the offended.
In the case of Fauci, Walensky, et al, these creeps have doubled down on their statements and actions, and they have utterly refused to admit their faults in the least - this is what a non-contrite person looks like, and as such, though I bear no ill-will toward any of them, I do hope they will be called to account for their crimes here on earth. I know they will be called to account in the future, and this gives me great comfort. If any of them choose to repent themselves of their evil deeds, I stand prepared to forgive them, as I do respect true repentance - but I also believe they must be held over for their crimes and the retribution thereof. What upsets me is that these arrogant cretins continue to act all self-righteous and escape accountability for their crimes. For now, that is...
Yes, I believe this is correct. "Forgiveness," in the sense used here, means that the offended person stands ready to forgive the offender should the latter own up to the offense. It is more an act for the offended's behalf, as the offender is not and should not be relieved of the consequences of the offense - rather the offended party stands willing to forgive such as to prevent a root of bitterness and revenge to rise up in the heart of the offended.
In the case of Fauci, Walensky, et al, these creeps have doubled down on their statements and actions, and they have utterly refused to admit their faults in the least - this is what a non-contrite person looks like, and as such, though I bear no ill-will toward any of them, I do hope they will be called to account for their crimes here on earth. I know they will be called to account in the future, and this gives me great comfort. If any of them choose to repent themselves of their evil deeds, I stand prepared to forgive them, as I do respect true repentance - but I also believe they must be held over for their crimes and the retribution thereof. What upsets me is that these arrogant cretins continue to act all self-righteous and escape accountability for their crimes. For now, that is...