“Loving a world you don’t trust” by Joe Carlsmith
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Forgiveness is the Hardest Path to Peace
The struggle for forgiveness is poignantly illustrated through the contrasting feelings towards Roy Cohn, whose unrepentant death prompts reflections on justice and love. Belize seeks to honor Roy with the Kaddish, but faces resistance from Louis, who embodies the struggle of reconciling deep-seated hatred with the act of prayer. The narrative underscores that true forgiveness is challenging and meaningful only when it transcends ease. It suggests that in the intersection of love and justice lies a deeper peace, exemplified by the haunting presence of Ethel Rosenberg, who ultimately facilitates this reconciliatory moment despite the conflicted emotions surrounding Roy's life and death.
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