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Forgiveness is the mental process of ceasing to feel resentment or anger against another person for a perceived offence, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution. Forgiveness may be considered simply in terms of the feelings of the person who forgives, or in terms of the relationship between the forgiver and the person forgiven. In some contexts, it may be granted without any expectation of compensation, and without any response on the part of the offender (for example, one may forgive a person who is dead). In practical terms, it may be necessary for the offender to offer some form of apology or restitution, or even just ask for forgiveness, in order for the wronged person to believe they are able to forgive.
Most world religions include teachings on the nature of forgiveness, and many of these teachings provide an underlying basis for the varying modern day theories and practices of forgiveness. Instances of teachings on forgiveness such as the parable of the Prodigal Son and Mahatma Gandhi's forgiveness of his assassin as he lay dying, are well known instances of such teachings and practices of forgiveness. Some religious doctrines or philosophies place greater emphasis on the need for humans to find some sort of divine forgiveness for their own shortcomings, others place greater emphasis on the need for humans to practice forgiveness between one another, yet others make little or no distinction between human and/ or divine forgiveness.
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Brit Hume ...grrr.... http://bit.ly/6IH1XM Buddhism has given me much forgiveness and redemption and its only the beginning for me.
JasonGatties (JasonGatties) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:14:01 -0000
Brit Hume ...grrr.... http://bit.ly/6IH1XM Buddhism has given me much forgiveness and redemption and its only the beginning for me.
@Tyrese4ReaL AMEN :]...I ADMIT I DO THAT AT TIMES:( BUT WHEN I NOTICED I HAVE, I ASK FOR HIS FORGIVENESS,THEN I FEEL MUCH BETTER :-) THANX~
BUTTERLIPS01 (SHAUN ANTHONY APPLE) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:12:31 -0000
@Tyrese4ReaL AMEN :]...I ADMIT I DO THAT AT TIMES:( BUT WHEN I NOTICED I HAVE, I ASK FOR HIS FORGIVENESS,THEN I FEEL MUCH BETTER :-) THANX~
Brit Hume on O'Reilly explains/expands his comments on Tiger Woods; talks redemption & forgiveness. http://is.gd/5MROq
clifanderson (clif anderson) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:11:59 -0000
Brit Hume on O'Reilly explains/expands his comments on Tiger Woods; talks redemption & forgiveness. http://is.gd/5MROq
RT @edstetzer: Brit Hume on O'Reilly explains/expands his comments on Tiger Woods; talks redemption & forgiveness. See http://is.gd/5MROq
jcoppenger (Jedidiah Coppenger) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:11:33 -0000
RT @edstetzer: Brit Hume on O'Reilly explains/expands his comments on Tiger Woods; talks redemption & forgiveness. See http://is.gd/5MROq
Brit Hume of Fox on air urged Tiger to try Christianity for TRUE forgiveness. Go Brit!
Creeks (Creeks) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:11:16 -0000
Brit Hume of Fox on air urged Tiger to try Christianity for TRUE forgiveness. Go Brit!
RT @100prayingwomen: Lord, look at us through eyes of mercy and forgiveness. Look through eyes of love and kindness.
puddinpie40 (Stephanie Smith) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:10:40 -0000
RT @100prayingwomen: Lord, look at us through eyes of mercy and forgiveness. Look through eyes of love and kindness.
Breaking the Cycle of violence - Highschool assemblies featuring a NYPD detective shot and paralyzed in the line of duty on forgiveness as a way of resolving conflicts.
Meta Description: [ Set up in the wake of the Columbine massacre, Breaking the Cycle brings hope to tens of thousands of teens each year by sharing the real-life experiences of two internationally known advocates for peace and reconciliation. ]
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Bruderhof Forgiveness Guide - Learning to Forgive - A collection of articles, stories, and book excerpts on forgiving with reviews of other forgiveness sites.
Meta Description: [ The Official Website of the Bruderhof Communities ]
Campaign for Forgiveness Research - Supports innovative scientific projects on forgiveness and reconciliation on the individual, family, and national levels. Includes details of individual projects, a speakers bureau, and information and personal stories about how to forgive.
Catherine Blount Foundation - Named for her brutally murdered 19-year-old daughter, the Catherine Blount Foundation is a mother's effort to demonstrate and teach forgiveness.
Forgive For Good - Dr. Frederic Luskin presents a forgiveness training methodology validated by research studies.
Meta Description: [ Visit learningtoforgive.com to learn about forgiveness. Learn the steps to help overcome hurt feelings and grievances. Find out how you can improve your physical health and increase confidence. ]
Forgiveness Forum - Focuses on Christian forgiveness with personal experiences, biblical and psychotherapeutic insights, self-test questions, sermons, bibliography, and a message board.
Meta Description: [ Are you having a hard time forgiving someone? This site on Christian forgiveness has personal experiences, biblical and psychotherapeutic insights, self-test questions, sermons, and a bibliography. ]
Forgiveness News - Community forgiveness newsletter where we can focus on and share about forgiveness.
Forgiveness Web - Forgiveness in addiction and recovery; has message board, links to related articles and sites.
Meta Description: [ Forgiveness ]
Forgiveness. . . What's it For? - Relationship coach Larry James writes on the necessity of forgiving.
Meta Description: [ Larry James is a speaker and author of books
on love and relationships. He presents relationship workshops nationally, offers personal
coaching, articles and an online bookstore. ]
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Forgiveness: Gatherings and Resources - A collection of forgiveness resources and book reviews.
Meta Description: [ A page of the Cooperative Communication Skills web site. ]
ForgivenessNet - Features extensive forgiveness resources, including stories, insights, articles, FAQs and a monthly e-mail newsletter.
International Forgiveness Institute, Inc. - Aims to disseminate the findings of forgiveness research carried out at the University of Wisconsin.
Johann Christoph Arnold - Articles about forgiveness - A collection of writings on forgiveness by author Johann Christoph Arnold.
Meta Description: [ Plough seeks to inform, encourage, and challenge a wide range of thinkers and seekers on a variety of topics. The goal of our publishing is to challenge the assumptions of institutional Christianity, to encourage self-examination, discussion, and nonviolent action, to share hope, and to build com... ]
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Journey Toward Forgiveness - ABC TV documentary featuring several stories of people at different stages of forgiveness.
LearnWell Forgiveness Center: Online Courses and Resources in Forgiveness - Distance learning forgiveness therapy courses for fun or professional continuing education.
Meta Description: [ Distance learning forgiveness therapy courses for fun or professional continuing education. ]
Michael Henderson - The Optimistic Realist - Promotes Michael Henderson's book Breaking the Chain of Hate on the power of forgiveness in the national and international realm.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of Michael Henderson, the Optimistic Realist ]
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The Forgiveness Project - Grassroots organisation working in conflict resolution, reconciliation and victim support. Features stories of forgiveness, news, and community involvement.
Meta Description: [ The Forgiveness Project is a new organisation working with grassroots projects in the fields of conflict resolution, reconciliation and victim support. ]
Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance - Contains information about Forgiveness Day, an annual observance. Describes seminars, provides membership information and articles on forgiveness. Includes contact details.
Meta Description: [ Forgiveness Day is celebrated the every year, and we are a resource for leaning how to forgive. We honor Heroes of Forgiveness, and the power of forgiving, and hope to effect World change though learning to forgive. ]
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