A Language of Hope

“A morality of guilt makes a sharp distinction between the person and the act, between the sinner and the sin. Because we are not wholly defined by what we do, there is a core within us that remains intact – “My God, the soul You gave me is pure” – so that whatever wrong we may have done, we can repent and be forgiven. That creates a language of hope, the only force strong enough to defeat a culture of despair.”

The Leader’s Call to Responsibility (Ha'azinu, Lessons in Leadership, Covenant & Conversation)