Thread: Biblical Apologizing (the "I'm Sorry" type)
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:41 AM
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Considering the contributions to this discussion, can there be any room in our God-centered vocabulary for a "sorry" apology?

There are instances where the offender was not really wrong, so an "I was wrong for ______, will you forgive me?" apology does not quite apply. For instance, a child accidentally backs up into her 18 month old sister not knowing she was behind her. The infant/toddler falls and is upset. The older child was not really wrong - it was an accident. Can "sorry" be used in these situations?
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