Let bygones indeed be bygones. No faulting, no assigning of blames, no criticism, no bad energy, no enmity, just lock up, act like it never happened and move on for a thousand and one reasons. This is how it’s meant to be sometimes, and if you are not the type to let things go without clearing out what’s on your chest first, then I’d advise you raise the issue, address it calmly and give the involved person(s) a chance to speak. Sometimes, what we see and ear is not always telling the whole truth, and just as we all know, things don’t always go as planned, especially when survival is involved in the setting. People would do and say anything to survive in this jungle-like world, which is exactly why I’d strongly suggest we give a listening ear to the likely reasons why those moves were made and not just jumping into conclusions and condemnation…
BURY THE PAST AND WELCOME A NEW BEGINNING…
Should a person be made to pay for the opinions or beliefs they held in the past due to how controversial they were?
If there’s one thing I’ve realized and come to understand about humans and their way of life, it’s the fact that there’s always one or two reasons for every of their actions. Some people for the bad reasons, while the others have for right reasons, and that’s why we tend to see good people doing the wrong things at times, just to survive. They do it not necessarily because they want to, but mainly because that’s what their present situation demands of them. This is something that is also applicable in this context…
Answering the question up there plainly. Honestly, i don’t think a person should be made to pay for the opinions or beliefs they held in the past due to how they are. As humans, we all have that one thing we believe strongly in, and I believe it’s quite normal to believe in something, regardless of how much it differs from other people’s belief and perception. We shouldn’t take this things personal, not to talk more of being judgmental…
It’s as easy to walking away if you aren’t cool with such beliefs. You can’t impose your beliefs on others, it is either you join them or walk away with your beliefs. If one day you find them in your world, you can do however you want. The ball’s in your court, you can do and undo, but then I don’t think people should be judged and condemned for having a different belief, depending on the circumstances and the damages it might have caused. There’s definitely a reason behind everything…
Oh yeah, people make mistakes, that doesn’t mean we should hang them for every of their mistakes. We are all humans, no one is perfect. To err is human, to forgive is divine. Even if their past actions have jeopardized lives and properties in the long run, as long as they are a changed person, it’s good to give them another chance. Everyone deserves a second chance, especially a changed person…
This is applicable to all aspects of life, second chance is a golden opportunity to right all ones wrong. Let their past be in the past, let their NOW be judged by their present self…
In conclusion, I believe focusing on who they are today is the best approach to making them a better version of themselves. Let bygones indeed be bygones, and welcome a new beginning with them…
NB, all images are mine…
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