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"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"
In a culture shaped by outrage, punishment, and fear, forgiveness is often misunderstood--or dismissed entirely. It can feel impractical, unjust, or even harmful to our mental health.
But what if the opposite is true?
In Forgiveness, public theologian Amy Orr-Ewing explores why forgiveness is not a denial of justice but a powerful path toward healing, freedom, and hope--for individuals and for society.
Drawing from theology, psychology, history, and literature, she examines
● why forgiveness is essential to emotional and mental well-being;
● how outrage and cancel culture damage individuals and communities;
● why forgiveness does not excuse harm, but can uphold justice;
● what the Christian vision of forgiveness offers that secular approaches cannot; and
● how breaking cycles of resentment can lead to genuine freedom.
Written for anyone wrestling with anger, hurt, or division--and especially for Christians seeking to live faithfully in a fractured world--this book offers a compelling vision of forgiveness that restores individuals, renews communities, and opens a way forward.
Forgiveness is not weakness. It may be the most powerful response we have.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
1. Forgiveness as a Radical Possibility for a Great Human Need
2. Forgiveness as a Welcome Challenge to a Punitive World
3. Forgiveness as a Theological Marvel and Gift to the World
4. Forgiveness as an Embodied Gift Lived Out in Reality
5. Forgiveness as a Healer Acquainted with Trauma
6. Forgiveness as a Gift to Any Who Experience Anxiety
7. Forgiveness as a Story We All Want to Be In
8. Forgiveness as an Integral Part of Flourishing Community
9. Forgiveness as a Defining Characteristic of Western Civilization
10. Forgiveness as a Guide in Our Struggle for Healthy National Identity
Conclusion
