Right. At the societal level, forgiveness follows contrition and the rituals of repentance. But there are no such rituals that can lead to forgiveness now. Tha

Right. At the societal level, forgiveness follows contrition and the rituals of repentance. But there are no such rituals that can lead to forgiveness now. That is the problem. Even when people seek forgiveness, are sincere, and do what they can, they are still not forgiven. On a personal level, we need to forgive everyone, for our own sakes.