Topics:<\/b> Apology; Forgiveness; Reconciliation; Relationships<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Matthew 5:23\u201324; 18:15\u201318; 1 John 1:9\u201310<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a society, China lacks the spirit of apologizing,\u201d says Zhou Xiaozheng, a sociology professor at People\u2019s University in China. That difficulty has given rise to the Tianjin Apology and Gift Center, a company that delivers apologies and attempts to facilitate reconciliation. The company\u2019s motto is \u201cWe Say Sorry for You.\u201d<\/p>\n
An apology in China involves a formal procedure and is a very stressful process for all concerned. Hence Zhou isn\u2019t sure how long the Tianjin Apology and Gift Center will last. \u201cIn our increasingly commercialized society, people have the idea that you can pay money to others to do your work for you, and that includes apologizing,\u201d he says. \u201cBut if you are sincere, you should go and apologize by yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014Elisabeth Rosenthal, \u201cFor a Fee, Chinese Firm Will Beg Pardon for Anyone,\u201d The New York Times<\/i> (January 3, 2001)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Apology; Forgiveness; Reconciliation; Relationships References: Matthew 5:23\u201324; 18:15\u201318; 1 John 1:9\u201310 \u201cAs a society, China lacks the spirit of apologizing,\u201d says Zhou Xiaozheng, a sociology professor at People\u2019s University in China. That difficulty has given rise to the Tianjin Apology and Gift Center, a company that delivers apologies and attempts to facilitate reconciliation. The … Continue reading “APOLOGY
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