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Can you forgive someone yet seek justice against them at the same time?

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Can you forgive someone yet seek justice against them at the same time?
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Can you forgive someone yet seek justice against them at the same time?
January 14, 2012 at 3:48 am
I was just wandering. Can you say(and actually do) that you have forgiven someone but then go to the police or other authority and make a complaint against them for something that they have done to you or someone else.

I would say that the only way you can achieve that is if you do it for the reasons of helping them and you. If you do it purely out if revenge then you have not forgiven. Then you are just trying to hurt in return. By helping others, I would say is helping your self, also you might free yourself from some sort of injustice that's ongoing.

Thoughts?

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Can you forgive someone yet seek justice against them at the same time? - by Pel - January 14, 2012 at 3:48 am

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