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What does it mean?
I support forgiving moral failings and educating those who lack knowledge.
In plain terms
Forgive wrongs and teach people who do not know better.
What can you take from it?
Forgiveness and education solve human flaws.

Where it applies

  • justice systems
  • community conflict
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • focus on education
  • offer second chances
  • separate sin from person

Questions to consider

  • When is ignorance redeemable?
  • What balance exists between justice and forgiveness?

Another view

It assumes ignorance is always unintentional.

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