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Tip-Off #125 - The Insanity of Grace

Tip-Off #125 - The Insanity of Grace

"There is only forgiveness, if there is any, where there is the unforgivable." - Jacques Derrida.

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May 02, 2024
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It is easy to focus on "what we mean" at the expense of what we do, even if our actions unwittingly harm others. The path to hell may be paved with good intentions, but we go there anyway. Cultural bias prioritizes intent over impact, meaning well over doing well. When someone says or does something racist, friends qu…

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