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Self-forgiveness is more than self-comfort − a philosopher explains

  • Written by Mordechai Gordon, Professor of Education, Quinnipiac University
imageForgiving yourself can be a sign of moral growth − but only if you put in the work.Stephanie Verhart/E+ via Getty Images

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue with Yom Kippur, the theme of forgiveness keeps coming to my mind.

The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are referred to in the Jewish...

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