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Originally posted by adduncan
I have no idea whether Thurmond or any other racist changed their views on racism throughout their life. I am really not going to comment whether someone is only black/white/green/whatever "on the outside". But I have a question that popped up in my head based on this discussion.
I've got the impression from all of these discussions that if a racist of any type learns that their views are wrong, and tries to make amends and turn over a new leaf, it won't matter. They will never be "forgiven" (if that's even the right term) and they will always be branded a racist for the rest of their lives and beyond and nothing they ever say or do will change that.
The question is: is this true?
If not, what can a former racist do to show once and for all they've changed their ways?
I'm looking forward to some profound insights on this.
Adrienne (PNAM-2003)
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Good question Adrienne.
Great question. IMHO, I think that if a person wants to truly repent of past sins because they have changed, then first, you must apologize and seek forgiveness from the person that you wronged.
That was something that Strom never did, which is probably the reason why a lot of people believe that his "change of heart" was not brought on by his convictions, but moreso motivated by political gain and popularity.