I love this post about forgiveness over on Art of Manliness.
The website decor evokes sandalwood soap, leather luggage and Edwardian gents with immaculate whiskers. Topics include shaving and the grooming of facial hair, selection and care of suits and hats and how to exhibit 'manly' behavior. And while I'm only a recent reader, I can't recall finding objectionable, gender-insensitive content. Well, some of the commenters on posts, but you can't blame the site for that.
Back to the inspiring post. Entitled "Is Forgiveness Manly?" and beginning a selection from Old E.A. Poe's Cask of Amontillado, the article explores the common misconception that masculinity is typified by balancing vendettas and dishing out ice-cold revenge.
Hop on over.
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In a related quote, this from Mike Sares of Scum:
"Bitterness is a poison that you drink hoping someone else dies."
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That's top notch, B. Great stuff.
Suddenly I feel like splashing my face with bay rum, though.
Very good article, B., though as you pointed out, some of the comments left are, uh, interesting. I find it particularly fascinating that the writer never mentioned faith once as an important ingredient in forgiveness but most of the commenters had some sort of spiritual/religious take on forgiveness and some even included quotes from the Bible. But I wonder, if these people didn't have religion... would they still be willing to forgive? I know of course that you didn't write this so it's all hypothetical questions at this point. The article just got me thinking, that's all (always a good thing!).
Thanks for sharing.
Nevets-
If I may, a perusal of this article may suggest some complementary aromas.
Tracy-
I noticed that too! Almost straight away, the comments turned to religious justifications for forgiveness. Which just goes to show that those interested in the art of manliness aren't too shy or bitter to embrace a religious tradition.
Thank goodness.
Thank goodness indeed. ;)
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