Terry - Thanks for offering your definitions. They offer me a better understanding of your positions on most things. I believe you and I often disagree because our definitions disagree.
Forgiveness: When the cost of collecting a debt is greater than the debt itself the debt is cancelled. When a person injures or damages you, but, holding them accountable is not in your best interests you release them from compensation. Terry
Tammy:
-Releasing a person from their debt to you, out of compassion and mercy. (Most people need some sign of repentance to be able to do this)
-Releasing yourself from the burden of seeking recompense or justice - especially when that recompense or justice is not always attainable.
-Not seeking retribution for either of the above two reasons.
Justice: Getting what you deserve and not getting what you don't. Enforcing this standard upon others. Terry
Tammy:
Agreed... except... (as PSac has already pointed out) who decides what someone deserves or doesn't deserve? Or even if they deserve it?
Love: The emotion which follows the highest possible value you hold dearest. It is measured in terms of how much time and effort you give to obtain its object. Terry
Tammy:
I don't disagree with any particular point, (and in fact I applaud your ability to state this definition so clearly) but I'm not sure love can be summed up in a sentence for two.
First, there are different kinds of love (for people): love for a mate/lover; love for a child/parent; and love for mankind.
The first is personal, and often conditional.
The second is personal, and often unconditional.
The third is more of a general respect and concern for the well-being of mankind, individually and as a whole.
Tammy
Edited to add: Thanks, Voideater, for suggesting that we state our definitions of the words. Keeps things in proper understanding - or at least a better understanding.