Noun

forgiveness (uncountable)

  1. The action of forgiving.
  2. Readiness to forgive.

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Wed Jul 28 03:48:49 2010

Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, and/or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as 'to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt'. The concept and benefits of forgiveness have been explored in religious thought, the social sciences and medicine. Forgiveness may be considered simply in terms of the person who forgives including forgiving themselves, in terms of the person forgiven and/or in terms of the relationship between the forgiver and the person forgiven. In some contexts, forgiveness may be granted without any expectation of restorative justice, and without any response on the part of the offender (for example, one may forgive a person who is incommunicado or dead). In practical terms, it may be necessary for the offender to offer some form of acknowledgment, apology, and/or restitution, or even just ask for forgiveness, in order for the wronged person to believe himself able to forgive.

Most world religions include teachings on the nature of forgiveness, and many of these teachings provide an underlying basis for many varying modern day traditions and practices of forgiveness. Some religious doctrines or philosophies place greater emphasis on the need for humans to find some sort of divine forgiveness for their own shortcomings, others place greater emphasis on the need for humans to practice forgiveness of one another, yet others make little or no distinction between human and/or divine forgiveness.

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Sat Jul 17 17:52:34 2010

When you pray for forgiveness what sin did you commit?
Q. Begging for clemency is the legal way to begin the process to have a death sentence reversed. When you pray to Jesus do you ask to be forgiven so you will not be executed. Or are you asking forgiveness for misdemeanors. One of several possibilities exist. Either you are not asking for forgiveness for a felony. Or you have not met the qualifications for rehabilitation possibilities. Or the atheist's are right. Your misdemeanors have been dismissed. You are facing a felony homicide charge of first degree murder. Until you address the right issue you will be on death nrow and will die. No exceptions.
Asked by Tom C - Sat Sep 29 14:17:41 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe you're over thinking this a bit myself. There are venal and mortal sins, all which can be forgiven if you truly seek redemption.
Answered by Dave - Sat Sep 29 14:22:11 2007

Christians: How many times can you ask for forgiveness before it stops being sincere?
Q. Isn't there some kinda limit as to how many times you can ask for forgiveness and repentance? If not then why are there even any rules at all if you can just do whatever and ask for forgiveness every time?
Asked by Mike - Thu May 14 11:34:13 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All sins and debts were paid at the cross... There is no limit to God's Grace, Mercy and forgiveness to us.. We aren't perfect, its nonbelievers that expect us to be, thankfully Christ didn't put that stipulation on us.
Answered by Mulereiner - Thu May 14 11:38:11 2009

How do you ask for forgiveness from Allah when you have done something really wrong?
Q. Basically, my friend did something really wrong to someone and know she's having bad dreams like everyday of the person coming to deal with her...She did that bad thing to that person unconsciously as she didn't think what would happen in the future!! I know the best way is to do namaz ask Allah for forgiveness but do you know another way? Plz no rude answers!! Thanks in advance
Asked by Cinderella Ella Ella - Thu Jun 10 04:53:51 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

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  • Surely it is much more generous to forgive and remember, than to forgive and forget.
    • Maria Edgeworth, "An Essay on the Noble Science of Self-Justification"; Tales and Novels, vol. 1, p. 213.
  • I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter But my will gets weak And my thoughts seem to scatter But I think it's about forgiveness Forgiveness Even if, even if you don't love me anymore.
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