(January 6, 2018 at 9:00 pm)Antares Wrote:(January 6, 2018 at 8:54 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: It depends. Did he just say he was sorry, say some prayers, and say he believes in Jesus? Or did he truly have genuine remorse for all his wrong doings, a complete change of heart, and a real desire to strive for a life of virtue? There is a difference between the 2.He could truly have genuine remorse, a complete change of heart, strive for a life of virtue and, still not believe in a god.
That is true.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
