Tag: forgiveness

Everyone has been injured by someone. A friend, parent, or stranger deceived you, disappointed you, or said something harsh.

This week: Queer family fest, peace education in Palestine, Spokane River cleanup, Humanist summit, arson sentencing, and a night of forgiveness in Idaho.

The scholars says that it is the most hopeful verse in the Qur’an. Allah (SWT) acknowledges and addresses those who have excessed and tells them that, even if you have transgressed, do not despair His mercy. Just seek forgiveness with sincerity.

What we saw at the Capitol last week is what happens when we forgive people who aren’t sorry.

Let me be frank: in order to have a society where forgiveness and compassion and pluralism exist, there are basic ground rules that must be agreed upon before this can take place. The first being the rule of law and the second being respect for the democratic process.

If we want a civil discussion, it is up to us to bring an educated view to the table.

First, forgiveness and seeking justice are not the same thing. While they are both other-regarding and virtuous, there are important differences.