Thank you, Irene. Your comment brought to mind a slight misstatement in my response. I added the following:
Addendum: It is important that the atonement be voluntary for the apology to be considered 'true'. Involuntary atonement is simply punishment, and of far lesser value to both the society and the individual, even when desired and/or required.
Thank you, Irene. Your comment brought to mind a slight misstatement in my response. I added the following:
Addendum: It is important that the atonement be voluntary for the apology to be considered 'true'. Involuntary atonement is simply punishment, and of far lesser value to both the society and the individual, even when desired and/or required.
Thank you, Irene. Your comment brought to mind a slight misstatement in my response. I added the following:
Addendum: It is important that the atonement be voluntary for the apology to be considered 'true'. Involuntary atonement is simply punishment, and of far lesser value to both the society and the individual, even when desired and/or required.