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Good and difficult question. It has been suggested that forgiving is a path to psychological healing, because holding a grudge has adverse effects on ones psychological well-being. This would be a good reason to forgive even the unrepentant, because it will help you, while not forgiving may not have the desired effect of punishing the perpetrator, but negatively affect your psychological well-being. Having said that, forgiveness, especially for the unrepentant, is a thorny ethical topic, because it may amount to tolerating evil. Being an agnostic, I have not addressed any religious aspect of forgiveness here, which may have different implications depending on ones denomination/faith.
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It is possible to forgive an unrepentant person to free yourself from harboring resentment or anger towards them. Forgiveness is for your own healing and peace, not necessarily to absolve the other person of their actions. However, setting boundaries and protecting yourself from further harm may also be necessary.
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What does characteristically unrepentant mean?
A person who does not feel guilty about their actions and does not care to ask for forgiveness.
What does unrepentant mean?
someone who is unrepentant does not regret their actions and does not ask for forgiveness
How do you use the word unrepentant in a sentence?
The prisoner was unrepentant for the crime he had committed. The unrepentant boy continued to bully other students despite the principal's warning.
What does it mean to accept the person of the wicked?
it means if someone wrongs you then you can forgive them God tells us in the bible that if you do not forgive then he cannot forgive you.
Will ciara ever forgive bow wow?
i think she will...... bcuz she is a nice person she will. forgive and forget
Is it more difficult to forgive yourself if the person you have hurt doesn't forgive you?
If you have asked that person from the bottom of your heart to forgive you and you know in your heart to be sincere.....then the ball goes back to his/her court. Then you should rest in the fact that you did your part. So it shudnt be hard to forgive yoself...
How can you get back at a person who has hurt your feelings?
Forgive them.
Should you tell the person you forgive them?
yes
What is an antonym for the word penitent?
unrepentant
Can the church forgive any sin because of Jesus?
No church can forgive sin. No vicar, priest or whoever can forgive sin unless that sin was committed against that person. When one sins against God then only He can forgive.
How do it get your boy friend to forgive you of a huge mistake?
You can't force another person to forgive you. The best you can do is sincerely apologize and hope.
Who said To err is human to forgive divine?
Alexander Pope is the person the quote "To err is human, to forgive divine" is attributed to.
