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LisaL

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13. But what does it even mean to "forgive?"

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #10)

Fri Jul 5, 2019, 09:33 AM

Jul 2019

For instance, Dr. Mengele who tortured her and he sister, and numerous other people, escaped punishment, and never paid for what he did. I am not sure what forgiveness means in such a circumstance. Would she have wanted Dr. Mengele pay for what he did? Because he didn't pay for his evil deeds.

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Holocaust Survivor Who Preached Forgiveness, Despite Being Tortured Alongside Her Twin By The Nazis [View all] appalachiablue Jul 2019 OP

A beautiful person. delisen Jul 2019 #1

And a glowing inspiration to the world. appalachiablue Jul 2019 #2

Amazingly identical twins too bucolic_frolic Jul 2019 #3

I met her once at my parents' temple. BigDemVoter Jul 2019 #4

Interesting, I understand about Eva not speaking for other Jews, appalachiablue Jul 2019 #5

Mengele never paid for what he did. LisaL Jul 2019 #11

I saw her speak a few years ago. Coventina Jul 2019 #6

May Eva RIP. iluvtennis Jul 2019 #7

Forgiveness is My Biggest Struggle.....not making any headway in these current times. joanbarnes Jul 2019 #8

I am more of a believer into an "eye for an eye." LisaL Jul 2019 #12

I think the meaning of "Vengence WhiteTara Jul 2019 #14

Dr. Mengele was never brought to justice. So it's kind of hard to believe that one can expect that LisaL Jul 2019 #15

Well, if you believe the wheels of justice WhiteTara Jul 2019 #16

Rest in Peace trusty elf Jul 2019 #9

I saw a program she was on it was quite powerful.... Historic NY Jul 2019 #10

But what does it even mean to "forgive?" LisaL Jul 2019 #13

Forgiveness. murray hill farm Jul 2019 #17