If this was a Republican there would never be forgiveness, no matter how many times they apologized.
If this was a Republican there would never be forgiveness, no matter how many times they apologized. Why does Barack Obama get a pass? Just to be clear American’s elected a homophobic president twice? Why didn’t this come out during his campaigns or presidency? What does that say about people who voted for him? Imagine if the last name was Trump.
Thankfully my God offers forgiveness willingly and you don’t have to “earn” it, all you have to do is ask. Supposedly to this author you can pick and chose who or what you want to forgive, I assume that would depend on the infraction? Does the same apply to me? Can I just pick and choose what or who I want to forgive?
Is this what we want to teach out children? That forgiveness has to be earned and is conditional and should only given when earned? I promise you, if you hang on to that lie and practice that, you will have a sad, alone life.
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Barack Obama recently apologized in his memoir, writing that he used homophobic slurs when he was a teen.
Celebrities and politicians, like everyday people, often make mistakes when speaking or posting on social media – and can also say harmful words on purpose.
If they make amends, then the wronged individuals can decide whether to forgive them.
"It was incredibly powerful to me, like I'm in the middle of aisle 26, having a full emotional experience," Robinson-Mosley, a psychologist, tells USA TODAY. "But it was an incredibly transformative experience that was healing for me too, because I was ready to accept her apology, and she earned it from me."
Sheila Addison, licensed family and marriage therapist, says it's hard to confront people for their problematic views, but it's necessary.
"Contrary to popular belief, people seem to think that forgiveness is something that we should give automatically, or that it means that we are going to forgive and forget or we excuse the harm that someone has done to us. But the realistic aspect of it is that if we're real with ourselves, the pain and disappointment might always still be with us. But when we're ready to forgive, forgiveness can minimize the hurtful impact," Robinson-Mosley adds.
Addison says that if a problematic person has died or is otherwise incapacitated, those harmed can turn to loved ones to help them share the burden.
"It can be easier to say, 'OK, I can accept that great aunt Martha never acknowledged my same-sex relationship if you, mom and dad, also acknowledge that when we talk about her, if you also are able to say she was kind to children and puppies, but she also was hurtful to really understand that.'" says that she's seen people who have made offensive remarks change. She's been able to forgive them because they've done the work.
Take Sia, who doubled down after she was criticized for not casting someone on the autism spectrum to play an autistic character in her upcoming film "Music."
Expressing regret: Flat-out apologizing
Accepting responsibility: Instead of saying you were right, saying you were wrong
Making restitution: Asking what you can do to make it right
Genuinely repenting: Doing your best to not make the mistake again
Requesting forgiveness: Asking what you must do to be forgiven).
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