Should Christians Forgive Always; Does God Always Forgive?
Christianity brings a substantial development in the concept of forgiveness when, by commanding to forgive even the enemy, it lessens the distance between divine and human forgiveness. But, while forgiving those who intentionally attempt to harm or destroy us or others, do we not condone or justify...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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Pacifica
Year: 2009, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 36-52 |
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| Summary: | Christianity brings a substantial development in the concept of forgiveness when, by commanding to forgive even the enemy, it lessens the distance between divine and human forgiveness. But, while forgiving those who intentionally attempt to harm or destroy us or others, do we not condone or justify injustice; and as a result, do we not undermine our personal and the common safety and betterment? Can the State still punish the perpetrator if the victim forgives? This article discusses resentment, sin and crime, and forgiving as “letting go”, “love given before” and “absolution”. It also explores the significant difference between divine and human forgiveness and reconciliation. |
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| ISSN: | 1839-2598 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Pacifica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/1030570X0902200103 |