Forgiving Duke Dudes

by Allison

I recently read on Yahoo News that the Duke players who allegedly raped a girl talked to 60 minutes, giving their version of the story. Deciding whether they are truely guilty or, in fact, innocent, opens a whole can of worms–but if they are guilty, should they be forgiven?

We are told are Christians to turn the other cheek. Most other world religions have a simmilar attitude about forgiveness. It’s just not that easy to do. It’s not hard to forgive, for example, a son who lies to you and breaks curfew. Punishment, sure, but forgiveness is almost automatic. The Bible, however, tells us that all sins are equal  in the eyes of God. You can easily forgive a child who wrongs you…

Can you forgive the 9/11 terrorists responsible for countless deaths?

Can you forgive the Amish school gunman who killed innocent children and himself?

Can you forgive the boys from Laramie who tortured a young gay man to death?

Can you forgive a priest who molests children?

Can you forgive a president who has an affair?

Can you forgive college boys for raping a woman?

 I think, as a country and as a Christian community, we need to work together for forgiveness. I’ll help you if you help me…

 


Posted in Forgiveness, In the News, Sports on October 16th, 2006

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3 Responses to “Forgiving Duke Dudes”

  1. stayathomemotherdom Says:
    October 17th, 2006 at 6:38 pm

    Forgiveness isn’t condoning the behavior..it is just letting go of the burden and not carrying it anymore. We do need to learn to forgive in order to have peace.

    Look forward to reading your blog!

    Jen

  2. Jared Says:
    October 18th, 2006 at 9:41 pm

    We must be told to forgive because, otherwise, we never would. The darkest sins are committed in the depths of misery and lonliness, and who can’t relate to that pain?

    If the Creator finds us worthy of forgiveness, how much more should we, imperfect as we are, be willing to forgive?

    It should be a simple answer. But it’s not.

  3. Gay Boys In Boxers Says:
    November 8th, 2006 at 8:44 pm

    Dave…

    Interesting topic… I’m working in this industry myself and I don’t agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future…

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