tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post2904370586443019638..comments2024-03-14T01:22:21.483-04:00Comments on Basil's Blog: To forgive, or not to forgive… that is the question!Basilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304218067534993876noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-54869316352574556212006-10-10T01:49:45.000-04:002006-10-10T01:49:45.000-04:00I learned a long time ago that hated only hurts th...I learned a long time ago that hated only hurts the hater, not the hated. It will eat you up and destroy you from the inside out. Forgive, give it to God, and learn from it. As for the family, the Amish are showing God's love in the purest form. Families will take on guilt and these blessed people demostrating God's love will help that family heal. Should we all learn from the last week's events from a people that walk the talk.Johttp://joscafe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-75623174615294856172006-10-10T01:49:45.001-04:002006-10-10T01:49:45.001-04:00Basil: We discuss that subject at length, here. ht...Basil: We discuss that subject at length, here. http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/3730-Evil-deeds,-and-forgiveness.html<br>Main point: Forgiveness is not a favor you give someone - it's a way of cleansing one's own soul. For example, it is perfectly consistent to say "I forgive you, but you must die for what you did."bird doghttp://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-42485205691210733322006-10-09T16:37:11.000-04:002006-10-09T16:37:11.000-04:00To forgive, or not to forgive... that is the quest...<strong>To forgive, or not to forgive... that is the question!...</strong><br><br>There's a very interesting thread over at Hot Air which deserves thoughtful consideration. I wish I could comment, but their registration is closed, so I'll have to settle for sending a trackback. In reference to the murderer of the Amish...CatHouse Chathttp://www.cathousechat.com/cathouse_chat/2006/10/to_forgive_or_n.htmlnoreply@blogger.com