Philosophy Wire: Stealing, confessing, forgiving…

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2012-12-12]: A man who stole a valuable antique religious picture confessed his act to Church, thus helping authorities locate it (even though damaged beyond repair since it was thrown to the water after it was stripped from all precious metals). [source: web news] Religious practices(with which we may laugh now) can be surprisingly effective. Forgiving is an essential part of Christian religion. And if practiced correctly it could lead to police being totally useless. If only more of us were practicing it…

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