What struck me most about the Bakker scandal was that after all was said and done, their religious community wouldn't take them back, wouldn't forgive them. They were ostracized by their community and eventually Jim was sentenced to jail. Tammy Faye and their kids were left to deal with the media and the fact that they were alone in this. Mind you, I don't approve or think that what the Bakkers did was right, fair, or just, BUT I do believe in forgiveness. I am often heard saying "I forgive, but I might not forget". Which can be considered one of my faults, but I truly am a big believer in forgiveness. Forgiveness unto oneself and forgiveness to others. And at the end of the day it makes me feel good.
Tammy Faye had a long fight with cancer and lost out in 2007. Behind all of the makeup, I think she had a very forgiving, open, and genuine spirit.
aww this is a nice post. is the scandal where she and her husband were scamming people's money through religious tithes and donations? I do agree that forgiveness is the way. not only does God forgive (and I strive to follow Him) but it is (physically and emotionally) not healthy for us to hold hate in our hearts...besides, we're all human, who are we to judge each other? xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments guys. I agree with both of you!
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