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Forgiveness also requires our being right. That's not a given. If not, it's not an apology, it's shouting at someone until they're too exhausted to defend thems
by yodelshady 6y ago
Forgiveness also requires our being right. That's not a given. If not, it's not an apology, it's shouting at someone until they're too exhausted to defend themselves any more.
So, we should start by not assuming that. Especially when large numbers of people agree with us.
- jkoudys 6y agoForgiveness certainly does not require being correct. The "mistake" language is excellent, because it covers cases where you may not have been badgered at all. You could feel it was a mistake to post something based on its timing (eg a tasteless joke)
- Dumblydorr 6y agoForgiveness doesn't require rightness. Consider Dumbledore's analysis of Percy Weasley abandoning his family: "it is easier to forgive others for being wrong than for being right." Unpacking, it means Percy knows he is wrong and it's much harder for him to swallow his pride because he is not right.