Forgiveness in Committed Couples: Its Synergy with Humility, Justice, and Reconciliation

Theologians, pastors, and psychological help-providers have not always worked harmoniously. This can be especially true with couples. Theological and pastoral help-providers value marriage as sacred and are reluctant to entertain ending it. Most psychotherapists have more training and experience in...

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Published in:Religions
Authors: Worthington, Everett L. 1946- (Author) ; Brown, Eric M. (Author) ; MacConnell, John M. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2019]
In: Religions
Further subjects:B Forgiveness
B Couples
B Humility
B Treatment
B Collaboration
B Religion
B Empathy
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