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[โ€“] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Never forgive. Forgiveness was invented by religious clergy who wanted us to forgive them for their crimes. Rather convenient.

[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

As a hardened atheist, I have to give it to the christians when they get something right, and forgiveness can be a powerful force for good.

Don't forget, but do forgive.