Do you believe in forgiveness or revenge more?

Question

When someone rips you off or emotionally hurts you?

Answer 1

Neither. I believe in justice. I seldom see it, but I believe in it nonetheless.

Forgiveness is overrated, not to mention completely subjective person to person. Some things are simply not able to be forgiven, especially when it involves deep emotion. I wouldn't forgive someone that emotionally hurt me with no regard for my feelings, nor would I seek revenge on them. I would cut them out of my life and thoughts without a second thought, and not bother thinking about them again.

That's justice.

Answer 2

Forgiveness or revenge... now that's a heck of a choice!! Most of us humans are more inclined to exact revenge and then maybe, just maybe, after the offending party squirms for long enough and we get bored with it and say we forgive- while never ever forgetting! Now for my opinion...There is only one of the 2 options that requires any thing close to a belief and that is what you asked. Which do you believe in? Revenge is strictly a base human emotion based on nothing other than our feelings and hurt pride. But forgiveness--true forgiveness comes from a place far removed from our own self interest and pride and requires a belief in at least the better side of human nature, if not something much larger. So I believe in forgiveness--- for revenge requires no belief only action!!

Answer 3

By your name, are you an arborist, (tree surgeon?) or a real surgeon?

If you're a real surgeon, You should have learned something about this in Philosophy class. What does revenge gain one except an ulcerated stomach, a badly wrinkled brow and spewed language that doesn't get anybody anywhere?

Best thing to do and I know this is very difficult, pray for that individual. Ask God to please calm your temper so that you can witness (not go and preach, either) to that person of how one should react. Not hatred, not vengence, and certainly not physical harm to that person. Retaliation is never an option. Makes an a-- out of you and can lead to legal action. My favorite saying is one I came up with a long time ago: "Life is like a cow pasture full of cowpaddies, you just got to know how high to step and go around 'em and hold your nose while doing it!" And believe me, I've come across lots of cowchips that I've had to step around in life! Still do! I know this sounds corny but just try it, just once. Pray and ask God "please show me how to correctly act in this situation." I can almost assure you you will receive a calm and some insightful wisdom into whatever it is you're dealing with at the time. Give it a shot. Hope this helps.
Mrs. T.

Answer 4

It's a natural human instinct to take revenge when we've been hurt. But as a human being and as a Christian, I want to make wise decisions; therefore, forgiveness is the key for me. I believe it should be the key for everybody, as revenge even though it can be sweet, it does nothing to heal yourself or the other person. In fact, revenge can do more harm than good that's why it's called the 2 edged sword.

L.E.R.

Answer 5

I, personally, believe in neither. Forgiveness can be faked by most people, but they can never forget, so why bother with the attempt? Revenge will get you nowhere...Who cares about someone who is willing to hurt you in such a way? They don't deserve your time! Be strong!

Answer 6

neither ... although i should be willing to forgive in all cases ... i don't always ... and revenge, well, it's just not worth it. i feel that it's worse to not feel anything than to hate them & want to seek revenge. hate is too close to love ... and not feeling is more of an insult ... plus, feeling hate or seeking revenge both take energy, and someone who's hurt me or rips me off isn't worth me expending my energy whatsoever!

Answer 7

I BELIEVE in FORGIVENESS, but it's so Damed hard to "TRUE LY FORGIVE " another... if your seeking Revenge then that means your ANGRY! And "ANGER" is Just a "Wasted Emotion", Because it only hurts the one who's Angry, Anger is like a Ball an Chain, bonding you to a Life of HELL !!!!!! Kelle*

Answer 8

I believe in revenge more, if someone did something really bad to me. That person doesn't deserve respect, if he/she did something more then insulting to me. That's just the way I am, and I've always been like that.

Answer 9

Revenge is sweet they say!!!

I say, it's true. Forgiveness just lets that person hurt you again, if you let them get close again. I never forgive.

Answer 10

hmm good question...

but there's a third option... depending on the situation.. I have not forgiven, nor have I planned revenge.. but I then have cut the person from my life... NOT AS REVENGE but as to not make it possible for them to hurt me again....

I tend to feel more vengeful when somebody i care about has been hurt....It's a bad habit but I don't carry my own grudges.. I carry other people's