“The principle that certain sins should not receive the Church's testimony of forgiveness was probably no novelty at all, but had been applied in various churches perhaps, however, with no strict consistency.”
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The advent of a new religion, making serious and impressive claims to embody a new revelation from on high, is not a frequent occurrence.
Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.
I ask the people of Connecticut for their forgiveness, I should have paid more attention to people around me and people that I trusted but I am sorry for my actions and take full responsibility.
I think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion.
