Some opinions, including certain religious groups, ethnonationalism, and similar views, are often considered hurtful or dangerous to certain people or society as a whole. People who hold these views can be ostracized from society because their views are considered undesirable.
When people who held extreme opinions change their minds, they may feel as if those ideas were a moral flaw they must atone for by apologizing to the people who may have been affected by their views. However, some people might believe that these apologies do not make up for harm that was potentially caused by these extreme beliefs.
So what do you think, NSG? Would you accept an apology from someone who held extreme beliefs? Should they apologize at all?
Personally, I would support apologizing for ideas that were harmful to people. Although an apology would not undo the damage, it can be the beginning of someone trying to change themselves and should be encouraged. This encouragement would include accepting the apology, even if it is difficult.
