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Here is a recent example case of a lack of forgiveness: https://www.thedailybeast.com/ny-times-star-reporter-fired-a...

And when it comes to Trump, you are absolutely right, there has been no apology. Unfortunately, the most powerful in society often evade consequences. This post was mostly about those many who are not so powerful.

And I completely agree on the lack of character in public figures, as elaborated here: https://realclearconservatism.com/2021/01/26/moral-character...

Right. But it can be demanded by the norms of society as a whole.

Right. At the societal level, forgiveness follows contrition and the rituals of repentance.

But there are no such rituals that can lead to forgiveness now. That is the problem. Even when people seek forgiveness, are sincere, and do what they can, they are still not forgiven.

On a personal level, we need to forgive everyone, for our own sakes.

Re: “this post as a stalking horse...” see: https://realclearconservatism.com/2021/01/18/in-defense-of-a...

The Republican Party is no longer truly conservative, but populist and/or right-libertarian.

Forgiveness is needed by all sides and is also needed well beyond politics.