harmony, forgive

docs/forgiveness.md

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+# Forgiveness, Repentance
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+
+## Definition
+
+
+- takes place only after Justice has been imparted
+- Forgiveness is dependent upon signs of Repentance from the guilty party
+- this action is the essence of Orthodox Christianity: one cannot spiritually digest the Eucharist without Repentance for all wrongdoings and/or solving all injustices one is aware of
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+
+
+## Correspondences
+
+- Christianity
+  - Repentance
+  - Forgiveness
+- Judaism
+  - Teshuvah (Repentance): This is a process of acknowledging one's sins before God, seeking forgiveness, and committing to change one's behavior.
+- Islam
+  - Tawbah (Repentance): Continually seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning away from sin are fundamental aspects of Islamic virtue.
+  - Rahmah (Mercy and Compassion): Mercy, as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad, is a central virtue. Muslims are encouraged to show compassion and kindness to all of God's creations.

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+# Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility
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+
+## Definition
+
+- humility means recognition of the virtue of others
+- humility means: upon public recognition of one's virtues, accepting the minimum that is merited
+- greatness is virtue, recognized by others
+- "noblesse oblige" means the duty to recognize the virtue of others when your virtues are recognized
+- evocatio: bringing foreign gods for worship
+- false humility is of 3 types:
+    - rejection of others' recognition of one's virtues (when the virtues are factual)
+    - signaling humility about a virtue without being recognized for that virtue first
+    - assigning a different value to the concept of "humility" in the hierarchy of virtues than its earned value
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+
+
+## Correspondences
+
+- Christianity
+  - Humility: Often considered the greatest virtue in Orthodoxy, humility is the foundation of a true Christian life.
+- Judaism
+  - Anavah (Humility): Humility is seen as recognizing one's place in the world relative to God and others.
+- Islam
+  - Haya (Modesty and Humility): It involves modesty not just in dress and behavior but also in attitude, promoting humility and decency.
+- Buddhism
+  - Dāna (pāramī): generosity, giving of oneself
+- Hinduism
+  - Santosha (सन्तोष): contentment, acceptance of others and of one's circumstances as they are, optimism for self
+- Taoism
+  - Humility (謙, Qian): Recognizing one's small place in the vastness of the universe and approaching life with modesty and humility.
+- Confucianism
+  - Wēn (文, Cultural Refinement): Wen refers to the appreciation and cultivation of arts, literature, and culture, which are seen as important for personal development and social refinement.
+  - modesty (让; ràng)

docs/hierarchies.md

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 The linking concepts are:
 
-1. Provable Hierarchy
+1. Provable Order / Hierarchy
 1. Provable Goodness
-1. Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility
-    - humility means recognition of the virtue of others
-    - humility means: upon public recognition of one's virtues, accepting the minimum that is merited
-    - greatness is virtue, recognized by others
-    - "noblesse oblige" means the duty to recognize the virtue of others when your virtues are recognized
-    - evocatio: bringing foreign gods for worship
-    - false humility is of 3 types:
-        - rejection of others' recognition of one's virtues (when the virtues are factual)
-        - signaling humility about a virtue without being recognized for that virtue first
-        - assigning a different value to the concept of "humility" in the hierarchy of virtues than its earned value
-1. Forgiveness/Repentance
-    - takes place only after Justice has been imparted
-    - Forgiveness is dependent upon signs of Repentance from the guilty party
-    - this action is the essence of Orthodox Christianity: one cannot spiritually digest the Eucharist without Repentance for all wrongdoings and/or solving all injustices one is aware of
+1. [Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility](harmony.html)
+1. [Forgiveness/Repentance](forgiveness.html)
 1. [Governance](governance.html)
-
-
 1. Fairness
 1. Competition
 1. Market

docs/virtues.md

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 1. Savlanut (Patience): Bearing adversity and insult without bitterness or complaint is considered a virtue in Jewish thought.
     1. Prudence
 1. Anavah (Humility): Humility is seen as recognizing one's place in the world relative to God and others.
-    1. Justice
+    1. Harmony, Humility
 1. Emet (Truthfulness): Honesty and integrity in one's words and actions are highly valued.
     1. Faith
 1. Kedushah (Holiness): Striving for a life of holiness, often through following the commandments (mitzvot) and engaging in acts that draw one closer to God.
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 ## Correspondence with Buddhist Pāramitā
 
 1. Dāna (pāramī): generosity, giving of oneself
-    1. Charity
+    1. Harmony, Humility
 1. Sīla: virtue, morality, proper conduct
     1. Prudence
 1. Nekkhamma: renunciation
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 1. Simplicity (樸, Pu): Valued highly in Taoism, simplicity means leading a life that is plain and unadorned, free from unnecessary complications and desires. It involves being content with little and finding joy in simple things.
     1. Prudence
 1. Humility (謙, Qian): Recognizing one's small place in the vastness of the universe and approaching life with modesty and humility.
-    1. Faith
+    1. Harmony, Humility
 1. Compassion (慈, Ci): Showing kindness and consideration towards all beings, understanding that all life is interconnected.
     1. Charity
 1. Moderation (中庸, Zhong Yong): Advocating for a balanced, moderate approach to life, avoiding extremes, and maintaining equilibrium.
     1. Temperance
 1. Harmony (和, He): Living in harmony with oneself, with others, and with the natural world. This involves understanding and adapting to the rhythms and patterns of nature.
-    1. Hope
+    1. Harmony, Humility
 1. Patience (忍, Ren): Understanding and accepting the natural course of things, which involves enduring hardships and setbacks with a calm and peaceful mind.
     1. Faith
 
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     1. Xiao (孝, Filial Piety): This virtue represents respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. It's a key aspect of family values in Confucianism.
         1. Composed
     1. Zhong (忠, Loyalty): Loyalty in Confucianism involves being faithful to one’s superiors, friends, and the principles of ren and yi.
-        1. Composed
+        1. Loyalty, Fortitude
     1. Shù (恕, Reciprocity or Empathy): Often described as the "Golden Rule" of Confucianism, shu involves treating others as one would wish to be treated.
-        1. Composed
+        1. Empathy
     1. Wēn (文, Cultural Refinement): Wen refers to the appreciation and cultivation of arts, literature, and culture, which are seen as important for personal development and social refinement.
-        1. Hope
+        1. Harmony, Nobility
 1. Minor:
     1. honesty (诚; chéng)
         1. Faith