A Just Forgiveness: Responsible Healing Without Excusing Injustice

When serious injury or wrongdoing takes place, we cry out for justice to be done. At the same time, Christian faith calls for forgiveness and mercy. But forgiveness is often seen as letting people off the hook. Is it truly possible to forgive a betrayal, a rape, a genocide? How can Christians forgive without excusing wrongdoing? Psychologist and leading forgiveness researcher Everett Worthington demonstrates how Christians can and must hold forgiveness and justice together. He gives Christian foundations for understanding just forgiveness and dealing with wrongdoers. With concrete examples and field-tested exercises, Worthington shows how just forgiveness can be accomplished in families, churches and the world at large. This comprehensive guide offers practical resources for both individuals and communities, addressing situations from interpersonal to societal levels. Scripture tells us that righteousness and peace will kiss. Here's how we can respond to transgressions with justice, forgiveness and humility.

Author: Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Publisher: IVP Books
Published: 02/28/2012
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.30w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9780830837014
ISBN10: 0830837019
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Personal Growth
- Religion | Christian Theology | Soteriology

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