Is it forgiveness from a pastor (like in Christian) is relevant? What do you see if a murderer, who just killed a little children went to the pastor and ask for his forgiveness? Is it just as easy as that? No punishment? Is it actually a matter of God?
2006-11-04 05:25:52 · 11 answers · asked by aimanrosli 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is a matter of God. If you choose to confess to a priest or other religious leader they can/should/will tell you that you are forgiven because scripture says God forgives all who confess and repent but it is God that forgives not the religious leader.
2006-11-04 05:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgiveness has to come from the one (or ones) who were hurt. Some things a person could do only hurt the person who does the thing. In that case, it's self-forgiveness that's needed. Some things hurt others and no amount of self-forgiveness un-does the damage. Being forgiven by a pastor only applies to cases where you've done something bad to the pastor, like screaming "LIAR, LIAR, LIAR!!!" during the sermon. That isn't polite and it hurts a pastor's feelings.
2006-11-04 13:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one is sincere, then forgivenss comes that easy , like you described, by asking and repenting and turning from your sins. And, a pastor can give his own personal forgiveness to you.
But, the only one that can give absolution, total forgiveness , that deceides heaven and hell is GOD. One must ask, repent and not continue in sin. Blessings come from obedience. But, often the natural consequences of sin still apply. God loves justice. So, a murder that just killed kids may receive total forgiveness to God and go to heaven. But, he still needs to take punishment for what he has done, repenting brings forgivness, but doesnt always remove the consequences. God is a good good, a fair God and a just God. so yes, forgiveness is only about that person and God. But, we have natural laws we are to obey unless they go against God, and God is not ok with someone murdering children. So, yes they must pay the penalty of the courts and if truly repentant, they wont mind, they will know its fair. if they cry unfair, then I would question their sincerity of repentenace to God. But, even while in prison, they could write books to help other men, etc. and do what they can to benefit society. Even someone who has molested kids, or torutred them can still get forgiveness, if they ask, repent and turn from sin, but, consequences still there. Good questions... keep asking.
2006-11-04 13:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by full gospel shirley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no forgiveness in this world,if u have done the crime u will have to pay for it.....but if u r sorry for it,n ask for forgiveness it can only n solely be asked from God,n this forgiveness can save u from punishment hereafter....after the day of judgement....in this physical world,there is nothing which can really check ur repent,but God has it,he knows what is in our hearts....
i don't believe any pastor or priest,or pandit,or mullah has this right.....it's only God's will
2006-11-04 13:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No man can forgive sin
I can forgive one who has trespassed against me.... but if the tresspass was also a sin(an act against the will of God) then only God can forgive in the way that is needed.
All who come to God in The Way He proscribes will receive His forgivness and His free gift of Salvation...But just asking forgiveness don't cut it as far as clearing the books to receive God's gift of Salvation... there is a bit mor to it.
2006-11-04 13:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. We are people -- forgiving is left up to us in personal matters.
For matters of salvation, forgiveness comes from God, through the complete work of Jesus Christ. His promise is to find us blameless if we believe, accept and repent.
What a gift!
2006-11-04 13:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mike A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from the creature who gave existence to the full meaning of forgiveness . it’s form God = ALLAH= Dieu …However, if someone got hurt by another person only that person can forgive him. If God forgives him that’s going to be unjust, and God can never be unjust.
2006-11-04 13:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mohamed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because someone has been forgiven doesn't mean they should not be punished. If my brother punches me and gives me a black eye, I'll forgive him. However, if my dad is going to punish him, do you think I'm going to argue? No!
2006-11-04 13:30:07 · answer #8 · answered by pianoman.jeremy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the priest has God working through him and if the person is truly sorry then he can be forgiven without punishment because in his heart he is no longer a murderer (or whatever sin). If they are not truly sorry then they are not truly forgiven.
2006-11-04 13:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by nax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jim Darwin.
2006-11-04 13:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋