It is common practice among those who seem to have their conscience burdened by their misdeeds of the past that "mercy" and "forgiveness" are the primary issues concerning them...
I once told a godbrother of mine how amazed I was that there are so many disturbances among those who practice grhasta asrama.
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami came to the West on the order of his spiritual master in order to bring Krsna Consciousness to an area where it had never been seen or heard about before...
Trust is the key word for accepting anything in this world, as faith is the basis for accepting Krsna consciousness. Trust and faith are the most fragile ingredients required for spiritual flourishing, and once broken, they are difficult to replace.