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The best punishment is ‘forgiveness’. Discuss the sentence in light of the text you have read. You can make use of the following points.
(a) Forgiveness provides an opportunity to change the behaviour.
(b) Forgiveness leads to repentance.
(c) A person may commit a mistake/crime impulsively or under the force of strong emotions.
(d) ________________________
(e) ________________________
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Solution
- Forgiveness provides an opportunity to change behaviour.
- Forgiveness leads to repentance.
- A person may commit a mistake/crime impulsively or under the force of strong emotions.
- Forgiveness is the beginning of the healing of the wounds inflicted by someone.
- Forgiveness is a sign of compassion, as it helps a person move past the feelings of anger as well as hatred and understand the reasons behind the other person‟s actions.
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