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The Minefield
What’s the point of blame? When is it right to forgive?
Sep 27, 2023
Miranda Fricker, Julius Silver Professor of Philosophy at NYU, explores the nuanced landscapes of blame and forgiveness. She discusses how cultural events like Yom Kippur shape our moral perspectives and the collective nature of repentance. Delving into various religious practices, she highlights the need for humility and recognition of faults. The conversation also touches on the challenges of communication surrounding forgiveness, especially in the context of historical injustices and collective guilt, advocating for accountability and compassion.
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- Yom Kippur emphasizes communal atonement through collective acknowledgment of wrongdoing, fostering humility and ownership of one’s actions.
- The contrasting approaches to forgiveness in Judaism and Christianity highlight different relational dynamics regarding personal and collective repentance.
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The Significance of Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur serves as Judaism's annual day of atonement, focusing on communal and individual acts of repentance. This day culminates the 10 days of reflection that begin with Rosh Hashanah, urging worshippers to confess a broad array of wrongdoings without needing to specify each one. The significance lies in the practice of acknowledging all faults, where individuals collectively approach God with the intent of seeking forgiveness, embodying humility and complete ownership of their actions. This ritual highlights the physical act of self-abasement, marked by the tradition of beating one's chest and expressing vulnerability before God.
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