It was put on my heart today to ask forgiveness for those of you in here that I have offended. I came off a bit strong on some topics that I believe very strongly about. I did not mean to hurt anyone, or "judge" anyone. (I don't think I judged anyone, but some of you may feel I did.) I understand that not all people believe the same way as I do. I feel and believe strongly that I know Truth. But, I'm sure you feel the same way. I want to pray for all people, for you to come into a greater knowledge of Truth, and that I shall not expect it to be done forcefully by me or anyone else. God be with you. Thanks.
(I am not apologizing for my beliefs, just for the way I may have expressed them when I was very passionate about certain things.)
2006-08-14 18:53:42 · 35 answers · asked by gracefully_saved 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I forgive all the people here who have offended me. =)
2006-08-14 19:00:14 · update #1
that is definitely a humble thing to do. continue to be true in your beliefs and keep your heart open.
2006-08-14 18:58:25 · answer #1 · answered by luvmuzik 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm certain you are forgiven because I don't think you would offend someone on purpose. You have your understanding and others have theirs. We all have the freedom of choice in our beliefs and faith. You are absolutely right not to apologize for your beliefs. Just for the way it was expressed if you think you did offend someone but you already asked for forgiveness and I'm sure I'm not the only one who understand. You are a good person. God knows
Peace be in your mind and your heart with God's blessings
2006-08-14 19:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by montralia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be so hard on yourself! I always feel really strong emotions when I am on this website...sounds wimpy, yes, but I'm a girl so it's okay-sometimes these Q & A's make me cry because I feel so sad for people who don't have any hope. Or for the people who turned away from God because their parents were so against religion, or because they feel like all faith-filled people are full of hypocracy. I couldn't imagine living my life like that.
It is completely forgivable to want to do anything you can to help people to God. I think that it was very good of you to ask everyone for forgiveness.
2006-08-14 19:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by hopewriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fine by me. Although I don't get offended in this category at all.
Religion is based on faith. Everyone has a different faith, whether it is in something, or nothing at all.
You are correct that you shouldn't judge others based on their faith, since no one really knows what is to happen until the "lights go out" anyways. I'm sure we could be great friends if we actually knew each other, although you would have to tolerate much debate!! Even if you don't like hearing what was being said!!
2006-08-14 19:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know or care what your sins were. You have a right to your views no matter what.
Unless, of course, you're really Edna and you been reporting everyone else for Abuse unfairly!
Bareing false witness is a major sin!
Other than that, you are no better or worse than 90% of the people here!
YOu couldn't be worse them some of the punker guys who have cute female Avatars and tell 16 year old girls: Don't listen to others, have sex it's the fun thing to do!
I'm sure a lot of the female Icons I see are guys, just hoping to turns girls to Satan!
2006-08-14 19:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, miss. Though I don't get offended very easily and I forgive quite easily, but I don't think you've ever offended me. Thank you for praying for me and I will pray for you, too.
God Bless.
2006-08-14 19:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ideas of what you belive in are your own I have not agree with some of them. But thats what faith in your ideas is about . to believe in them with all you heart and soul. But leave some room to listen to what others say .It may be the same thing put in a different way.
By the power of the trinity you are forgiven .
2006-08-14 19:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because Jesus has forgiven us much more than we could ever conceive. We are to follow his example. How can we withhold forgiveness from our fellow human beings' sins against us when they pale in comparison with the sins we commit against God and still Jesus offers us his forgiveness.
2006-08-14 19:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Intelligent and curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you have answered to people, or people that you have offended, but the only fact that you have recognize the mistake, and apologized for it, makes it half forgiven !! God will do the rest.
2006-08-14 18:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by diamant152001 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It take a lot of courage for a person to asked for forgiveness. If you have offended me, I will forgive you.
2006-08-14 18:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by A Team 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I forgive u.
N I'm sincerely sorry if i have offended u or anybody else
2006-08-14 19:05:45 · answer #11 · answered by Knowledge Seeker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋