Do you think everyone deserves a second chance?

[Artistic.calm]

None of us are deserving of anything. This thought comes from the idea that we are all born inherently wicked and deeply flawed (<-- there's a whole topic right there). I'm no better than the one person in prison. And neither is anybody else in this world. To say we are deserving of anything at all speaks of our hubris. We're all human beings, not some holy, flawless deity. However, second chances can be earned, or on some levels, depending on the situation, it can be simply given as a gift. If you are able to examine just how flawed you are, like truly, from your own motivations, from your own thoughts, and from your own wrong doings in the past, then I think you are more willing to give someone else another chance, you are more willing to forgive, show mercy, be gracious, be kind.

 

[Melody]

Everyone should get a second chance. But that doesn't mean they get to dictate when they get it. If they blow it; well that's that. Some people tend to blow through their chances fast; and therefore don't seem to get a second. But maybe they did and didn't know it. Or appreciate it.

Still though; I'm all for giving someone a second chance if the conditions are right and fate has truly dealt a bad hand to someone in a way they had no influence over the outcome of. Second chances can also be given if someone is making a noticeable effort to get things right.

Do I think criminals deserve a second chance? If they truly regret their actions yes. If they learned their lesson, yes. If No, then some hefty consideration must be made. Maybe, maybe not. Depends on the offense and situation.

 

[Return]

Yes, everyone deserves a second chance only if we can see some hope that people will be better in the future.But i'll did'nt give second chance to those people who are Terrorist,Murderers,Serial killers etc.I think These People don't deserve second chance but if they truly want to change, then it will difficult for me to give them second chance.So giving a second chance to people is only depends on the mistakes and offense they did.

 

[punkysaur]

I'm a great follower of Albus Dumbledore.And what he used to do?He used to give people a second chance. And thus I also believe in giving people second chances

 

[Her]

I'm a great follower of Albus Dumbledore.And what he used to do?He used to give people a second chance. And thus I also believe in giving people second chances

J.K Rowling would be so proud of you using Dumbledore as a moral stick. But what I find limiting about basing your morality around a fictional figure (or anyone aside from yourself, imo) is that it will not account for all situations where your morals and your well being are tested. It's inherently limited.

Where would you draw the line with giving people second chances?

 

[punkysaur]

J.K Rowling would be so proud of you using Dumbledore as a moral stick. But what I find limiting about basing your morality around a fictional figure (or anyone aside from yourself, imo) is that it will not account for all situations where your morals and your well being are tested. It's inherently limited.

Where would you draw the line with giving people second chances?

Hehe!You have got a point.I am the type of guy who thinks people deserve second chances.Cause erring is human nature.Though there are some people about whom it is evident from meeting them first time that they won't reprimand their ways even if they get a second chance.Acc.to me these people won't get second chances from me.
Also I have always given second chances to those who have hurt me physically and emotionally(considering the fact that I am not the one who provoked them in hurting me).This act has most times made them feel sorry for what they have done.So I said I too believe in second chances in the previous post.