I read an interesting Catholic brochure about forgiveness. In order for true forgiveness to occur, the two parties--wrongdoer and wronged--must be in at-one-ment. That is ATONEMENT wherein both parties come to understanding and feeling for one another. That always made sense to me. How can one "forgive" a person or group, when one has no access to that person or group?
I read an interesting Catholic brochure about forgiveness. In order for true forgiveness to occur, the two parties--wrongdoer and wronged--must be in at-one-ment. That is ATONEMENT wherein both parties come to understanding and feeling for one another. That always made sense to me. How can one "forgive" a person or group, when one has no access to that person or group?
Lovely observation, thanks Billie! I like the focus on atonement, which maybe is the inverse of forgiveness..? Thanks for the food for thought!
You are quite welcome. I did like that little brochure.