You (Season 1-4; 2018-23) Miniseries In 'Crime and Punishment', Dostoevsky writes, "If he has a conscience, he will suffer for his mistake; that will be punishment — as well as the prison." The only escape from this personal punishment, then, is to ask forgiveness of mankind and of God. Therein lies the conundrum. If there was no God or Man refuses to believe in the presence of a Higher Being, he has to carry all the guilt of his actions or inactions. As there are no means of cleaning his slate via redemption, his plate will always be full of regret and shame. This burden may be too overwhelming that it may affect his psychological well-being. Religion gives an exit clause option. He can convince himself that he is flawed and carrying his ancestors' sins. In other instances, he tells himself that God forgives. Another door is open when one is shut. Depending on an individual's mental makeup, the wrongdoer may also be reliving the events of his wrong-doings and...
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