August Wilson Forgiveness

Repentance is another important factor in achieving redemption. It is more spiritual than asking for forgiveness for things you have wrongfully done. God has to be put first and there has to be a change of heart. There has to be willingness to abort any sin and admit their faults, then emotional peace can be achieved. Individuals are neither born good or evil, but display equal capability for both. There are many urges driving them to care for others as we do to harm them. To label anyone, even the wicked individuals, as purely evil is to delude ourselves. One could argue that in some people the capacity for good remains so deeply buried as to be non-existent. Redemption remains a possibility for anyone to achieve once the steps to achieve it are conquered. The final step is to be willing to strive only to do well, to obtain forgiveness and find redemption. The journey to self-discovery and spiritual journey is apparent in the character Citizen in a rendition of an August Wilson play. The journey he had to take was powerful and long. He discovered how to …show more content…
Most individuals can compare slavery back then to now and conclude that it now longer exists. They are neglecting the fact that slavery back then was apparent and not sugar coated. Modern day slavery is camouflaged under so many aspects so that it can go unnoticed. African Americans is suffering from being enslaved both of the mind and body. A solution to this problem would be to find redemption and create a purpose for their life. African Americans need to realize that by ignoring the problem that does not make it go away. As a community, there should be an understanding of the struggles of slavery, so that history does not repeat itself. Being enslaved mentally is worse than being physically enslaved. Once the mind of an African American is gone then the body will follow. Having the ability to not think freely should never be an