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Forgiving Must Be Unconditional
I think the problem in the modern world is that like everything else "forgiving" too is conditional. When we put conditions on forgiving we destroy the essence. Forgiving, like love, has to be unconditional but, at the same time, it is wrong to say "forgive and forget." The reason for which we need to forgive is something that we cannot afford to forget. While forgiving we have to take steps to see that such incidents do not recur. Since this question is related to the Edwards Affair -- the wife has done the right thing by forgiving her husband and thereby giving him a second chance to be a better family man. However, if Mr. Edwards chooses to continue being unfaithful the option for his family would be to forgive him and break off relations. Then it is Mr. Edwards' problem and he has to deal with it the best he can. It is not the problem of the wife or the family and they don't have to destroy their lives for what Mr. Edwards is unable to control. When we make another person's problem, our problem then we create an atmosphere of grief for everyone.
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Arun Gandhi
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August 12, 2008; 10:18 AM ET
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Posted by: Mr Mark | August 13, 2008 3:04 PM
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"I think the problem in the modern world is that like everything else "forgiving" too is conditional. When we put conditions on forgiving we destroy the essence."
You realize, of course, that you are asking human beings to do something that the gods that they worship cannot?
Most gods out there - especially the Abrahamic god - love ONLY conditionally. This god has conditions that a human MUST meet, otherwise, they are hated by said god.
Jesus was no different. In fact, he was even worse.