Sight-Seeing: The raw beauty and difficulty of forgiveness, part two
NILS VON KALM continues his look at the Biblical concept of forgiveness…
Sight-Seeing: The raw beauty and difficulty of forgiveness
In the first of a two part article, NILS VON KALM looks at the concept of forgiveness…
This Life: Unforgiveness and a “kinky hose”
SAMANTHA ELLEY reflects on the impacts that follow when we choose not to forgive…
Forgiveness: Historic trial yields global impact, reduces anxiety and depression
Psychologist Everett Worthington forgave his mother’s murderer. Now, as KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, reports, his forgiveness model is going global…
Essay: Pope prepares for South Sudan peace mission – but many people there aren’t ready to forgive
In an article first published on The Conversation, NAOMI RUTH PENDLE, who has spent a decade carrying out research on peace and conflict in South Sudan, looks at what we can expect from the visit of Christian leaders…
On forgiveness: Too many Christians are afraid to admit they’re wrong, argues Tim Keller in ‘Forgive’
BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, speaks with Tim Keller about his latest book, ‘Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?’…
Fifty years on, Germany asks for forgiveness over 1972 Munich Games attacks
Fuerstenfeldbruck, Germany Reuters Germany’s President asked for forgiveness on Monday for his country’s failure to protect Israeli athletes and team members who were murdered 50 years ago at the 1972 Munich Olympics. “We cannot make right what happened,” Frank-Walter Steinmeier told a gathering including relatives of the dead and Israeli officials during commemorations at the […]
Pope’s three key words for a marriage: “Please, thanks, sorry”
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis sought Sunday to encourage married couples, acknowledging that the pandemic has aggravated some family problems but urging couples to seek help and always remember three key words in a marriage: “Please, thanks and sorry.” Francis penned a letter to married couples that was released Sunday, a Catholic feast day commemorating Jesus’ […]
Guilt
Guilt; it’s become a dirty word in today’s world of voyeuristic values. But guilt is a healthy emotion. A normal feeling that comes from having done something wrong, hurting yourself or another. PICTURE: Eric Ward/Unsplash In fact, a symptom of a psychopath is not feeling guilt for their crimes. Is our avoidance of guilt creating […]
Redemptive community
I heard the story of a church in England who were doing great work in the community, connecting with the real down-and-out people. They were opening their doors for a mid-week service to the street workers and junkies. PICTURE: Jon Tyson/Unsplash One lady, let’s call her Sally, starting attending regularly. Through the help of the […]