A Kamloops Christian’s reflection upon the news. Further Reading & Documentation

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Part 1 (0:00-14:17) Did the Pope ask for forgiveness?

Many have declared the Pope's apology on Friday to be an unambiguous declaration of remorse and a request for forgiveness. However, while the Pope expressed a desire for forgiveness from the Lord, he didn't exactly ask the delegates to forgive him.

Pope utters apology that First Nations, Inuit, and Metis 'have been longing for decades to hear'

Part 2 (14:18-19:02) Not all are satisfied with the Pope's expression

After hearing the Pope's apology, some are are not capable of forgiving. This is a spiritually dangerous place to be, and Christians must find a way to speak gently yet firmly to the need of forgiveness.

Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance say they have 'no forgiveness for the murder and attempted murder of our children'

Part 3 (19:03 - 26:08) Christians understand that Easter points to the desperate need of Forgiveness