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Ron Anselmo's avatar

"I have so much hatred in my heart. I have no forgiveness." ~ AnnR

Ann - let the hatred go, as so many tendrils of smoke to the heavens, or like a cancer, it will eat you alive.

On forgiveness - look to intention - forgive those with no evil intent. For those with evil intent - of which there are many - they need to be dispatched with extreme prejudice - with the emotionless edge of cold steel, or obsidian (h/t astera).

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AnnR's avatar

Hi Ron, The hatred in my heart is specifically for the evildoers. And, although many of those sheep may have been deceived by the higher level evildoers, the fact remains that the sheep DID DO evil, even if they knew not what they did. So, while I may not have complete hatred for those ignorant sheep, they do not deserve forgiveness. And the good news is, the hatred in my heart doesn't eat me alive. Because the love and goodness I have in the majority of my heart, also fuels me. But I do thank you for your words!!!!

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RevMikeyMac's avatar

Forgiveness is often not deserved. You forgive in order to unburden your own soul/spirit. In some cases, it may lead to repentance by the other party.

Either way, forgiveness does NOT mean exoneration for their crimes; there should still be justice and punishment; that is the role of healthy, righteous, law-keeping government.

That is why Trump's government MUST go after these people and clean house. It will bring healing to the nation and prevent *some* criminal activity in the future.

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Christopher Burrell's avatar

They will be held to account for their unrepented sin by the Lord God Almighty. We should have pity on them for what awaits them. Jesus says that if you do not forgive your enemies neither will the Father forgive you.

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Alzaebo's avatar

You are threatening her because you feel helpless?

I say no-- come together, instead, Tribe Up, we must carve out a parallel path and cultural territory for ourselves as the First Church did. MAGA is a most excellent start.

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Lugh's avatar

Not to give someone their wages - how utterly horrible. What injustice. Even God doesn't forgive those who aren't sorry. So many think they are better than God.....

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Cheryl's avatar

I think you put forgiveness in the self serving category as many Christians do. Forgiveness isn’t given because of what it can do for you. When forgiveness is truly given it’s done out of the love for the other person. The love the Lord said to have for one another. No judgement in it and no self service in it.

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Tony Lauria's avatar

The next chapter has to be arrests and prosecutions. All this kiss and make up bs won’t fly. Prices have to be paid. Historically they haven’t which is why this goes on and on.

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Moistened Bint's avatar

Hatred and resentment are like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to die. Just sayin'

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The Real Mary Rose's avatar

I think we can prosecute them to the full extent of the law, and also forgive them in our hearts. Ultimately, it will be up to God to judge them.

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Alzaebo's avatar

To forgive evil is to abuse the just. One does not forgive cancer, one excises it, lest the innocent suffer further.

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Moistened Bint's avatar

Nice! Ron! I've got my Big Aztec all rough and ready for this day.

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Moistened Bint's avatar

Yeah, chick, don't let the bastards live rent-free in your head.

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