In the novel, betrayal and forgiveness are best seen through Hassan’s rape, Sanaubar leaving, and Baba’s neglection of Amir. “For you a thousand times over.” Hassan always looked up to and viewed Amir as his own brother, from defending him from bullies to constantly …show more content…
He preached about repentance in order to receive forgiveness from the only one truly capable of giving it to you, God. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins.” This means that our sins will be forgiven if there is a genuine expression of repentance, through your thoughts and actions or by going to reconciliation.
In the catholic religion, Jesus taught that forgiveness is fundamental to spiritual life and that we are here to spread God’s message of acceptance and forgiveness. In Forgiveness and the Religious Faith by WIlliam Blake, the author expresses that we will only be forgiven by God if we forgive our offendores first, “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” This quote also shows that there will be no judgement from God towards oneself for not forgiving their