Posted on 09/07/2008 5:55:13 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator
G-d forgives the sins we commit against Him if we truly repent and ask Him. However, He requires that for offenses against one's fellow man we sincerely apologize and make what reparation we can to those we have offended and wronged.
Despite the traditional emotionalism of some of my posts, especially in religious arguments, my conscience reproves me for one person in particular whom I, in a moment of anger and frustration, called a very evil and unflattering name publicly on this forum. Because the offense was public, the apology must also be public.
The thing is, I don't remember precisely which person this was. It was either metmom or netmilsmom, but the similarity of the names and the passage of time have obscured which it was.
At any rate, without withdrawing my own religious beliefs, I sincerely apologize for that offense. I ask your forgiveness and sincerely hope to behave better in the future, not only to you, but to other FReepers as well.
May G-d forgive us our offenses and inscribe us for a good year in the Book of Life.
I’m not sure which of the two of you it was. I hope the one I offended will recall our angry exchange of posts and my offense and will accept my apology and grant me forgiveness.
If it was me, it has been long forgotten.
I don’t hold it against anyone, what may be said in the heat of a discussion here.
So please know that I accept your apology, if it is for me and I hope that you would be so kind as to do the same if I offended you.
What she said.
I don’t recall it either. If it was against me I guess I didn’t take it personally enough to remember.
Know that I certainly accept your apology as I would if I did remember, and forgive you for that.
If I responded in kind, I’m sorry, and please forgive me for that as well.
And thank you for doing the right thing and making it right. It’s not easy and an example to us all.
May it be G-d's will that we emulate his lovingkindness in our dealings with each other.
A brief correction: I can think of one other person to whom I owe an apology, but since the offense was private I hope it can be resolved in the same way.
I feel almost sure it was me as people are always giving me “what for” on here. If it’s me, it’s okay and forget about it. (Merely sending me a ten dollar bill will make it even more better!)
It might NOT be me; however, a ten dollar bill would still be nice. ;O)
Twinkie
God's Grace to You All.
And to you!
We get into tiffs here, but really all of us are fighting the same fight.
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