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THE QUESTION
Forgiving Enemies
How can we forgive our enemies? Should we, even if they have committed atrocities?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on November 14, 2007 3:20 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Forgive as You Would Like to be Forgiven
This simple request for forgiveness has always touched me as a great act of humility and a beautiful expression of a core Islamic value. That of humility.
Posted by Pamela K. Taylor, on November 19, 2007 4:24 PM
You Must Forgive, If . . .
. . . your enemy pleads for forgiveness, gives any signs of sincerity, and especially if she or her shows resolve to make amends or to change.
Posted by Martin Marty, on November 19, 2007 8:59 AM
Forgiveness and the Path to Freedom
To forgive does not mean pretending that some evil did not happen. Nor does it mean explaining away the culprit’s responsibility.
Posted by Mark S. Sisk, on November 19, 2007 7:36 AM
Christ Forgave and So Should We
The perplexing question is how? You realize how difficult it is to forgive when you come up against the anger of the families of victims crying out for vengeance.
Posted by Thomas G. Bohlin, on November 19, 2007 7:25 AM
Forgiveness Can Transform the World
From a pastoral perspective, forgiveness can shine a light on our everyday interactions with family, friends, and coworkers.
Posted by Jim Cooper, on November 19, 2007 6:44 AM
Forgiveness without Justice Grants Evil Clemency
Nations launch wars, governments persecute, institutions reinforce hatred, but the children of God forgive.
Posted by Samuel Rodriguez, on November 16, 2007 8:51 AM
Unconditional Forgiveness
Vengeance, revenge, the desire to get even – these are the responses of people who do not understand how fragile civilization is.
Posted by John Shelby Spong, on November 15, 2007 9:01 AM
Forgiveness and Learning
The Goddess does not preside over a system of reward and punishment. Our framework for spiritual growth and ethical behavior is one of learning
Posted by Starhawk, on November 15, 2007 8:58 AM
WWJD? Forgive
As Christians, we must love the sinner, but we must also protect society from the sinner.
Posted by Thomas J. Reese, S.J., on November 15, 2007 8:10 AM
The Great Secret of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the path to freedom from being dominated by the harm that has been done to you or to those you love.
Posted by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, on November 15, 2007 7:03 AM
The Cheapening of Forgiveness
There are unforgivable offenses, for which the withholding of forgiveness is a perfectly appropriate response. Unending, corrosive hatred is not the only alternative.
Posted by Susan Jacoby, on November 14, 2007 3:08 PM
Enemies and Whether to Love Them
About the terrorists who wish to destroy us, I intend to resist them until they give up trying to kill me. Then I will try to love them.
Posted by Cal Thomas, on November 14, 2007 7:04 AM
"The Final Form of Love"
My willingness to forgive is to be so overwhelming that I stand in the way of my enemies’ getting their “just deserts,
Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on November 14, 2007 6:44 AM
Forgiveness is Powerful
Forgiveness is godly. Forgiveness is a virtue. Forgiveness is holiness. Forgiveness is powerful. Forgiveness is peace. Ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita says, “Develop purity, forgiveness, vigor, patience, a good will, and avoid pride—these are the riches of the person who is...
Posted by Rajan Zed, on November 14, 2007 4:41 AM
FEATURED COMMENTS
Athena: I think that the 12-step model, as pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous, provides an excellent framework for atonement and forgiveness.
You t...
Skeptimal: There's a lot of danger in failing to forgive, and the biggest danger is that we will become like our enemies.
9/11 was a religio...
Concerned The Christian Now Liberated: Some words of wisdom before the orthodox Christians start thumping the NT:
Did Jesus really die for our sins/crimes? If so, God the Father...
