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    Topic 1 The claims made by the objections have some good points made such that resentment is problematic and it should naturally dissipate when forgiveness is in order. However, through further analysis on the subject matter as well as comparison between the contemporary philosophers and Confucian ideas, one can see the truth behind resentment and forgiveness. According to Murphy, resentment refers to first personal response, which is a diminished feeling when one’s self-worth has been insulted. For

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    The act of forgiveness may appear to be a simple task. Well, it is not. The play Purgatorio written by Ariel Dorfman explores the concepts of revenge, repentance and forgiveness that progresses deeply into the concept of love and betrayal. The play attempts to provide the answers to questions such as, how can people move on with their lives without forgiveness? But how can you forgive someone who does not want to be forgiven? Purgatorio is a glimpse of what can actually happen to people whose sins

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    circumstances need forgiveness and God often calls is to forgive. Everyone makes mistakes and some are easy to forgive but not always. Forgiveness isn't always easy, but is enormously important for a relationship to move on. According to the bible god desires that we as humans seek forgiveness. Forgiveness isn't always pleasant to give to somebody, and giving forgiveness isn't always apparent. No doubt that forgiveness may be hard but god will lead and follow you through it. Forgiveness is in over 20

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    Nallyssa Jones Mrs.Sese Religion Mar.7/2017 Forgiveness Forgiveness is the act of seeking what is truly best for a person and to let go of our desire for revenge. It is acknowledging our own pain and expressing our emotions in a non violent way. People misunderstand the concept of forgiveness now a days. The meaning of forgiveness is not to forget what the other person did to you. If you just forget what the person did to you without acknowledging it, you are more liable to have that

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    In a biblical manner, forgiveness roughly translates to “letting go”. Instead of holding a grudge to the offender, we should give them pardon. In Luke 11:4, we are given the passage of: “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.” Jesus used an example of this when comparing a person seeking repayment from a debt found in Matthew 18:23-35. Likewise, the act of forgiving does not come easy. In order to

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    protagonist, rises above his own problems and dark depths of disturbance and pain to attain a level of tranquility. His mind elevates to such levels that human frailties do not worry him; it is this mental elevation of Prospero that forms the theme of forgiveness of the play. After the shipwreck, we find Alonso in a lot of stress and mood of despair reaching to the level of insanity. Alonso had totally forgotten about the sins and had no guilt for the wrong committed by him, Prospero was pleased with the

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    “Forgiveness does not change the past, but enlarges the future” -Paul Blose. When you don’t forgive others it is like a burden on yourself. When you hold a grudge it does more harm to yourself than the other person. People make mistakes. If you never forgave them you couldn’t be happy; you will always be angry at that person and you would be miserable. Forgiveness allows someone to clear their conscience and move on with their life. Forgiveness is a theme of The Red Kayak because Brady needs to forgive

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    One the other hand, there are various benefits from forgiveness. An individual who is more opt to forgiving is more likely to have better mental, physical, and emotional health. When an individual grants forgiveness, it is seen to build on the core of empathy which involves positive emotional, behavioral, and cognitive responses (Witvliet et al., 2001). Bringing upon a more positive and healthy mental, physical, and emotional well-being. When an individual forgives another, they release themselves

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    Forgiveness There is an abundance of ways that one might interpret forgiveness. Psychologists might explain it as a conscious decision to pardon the actions of those who’ve done wrong. Religious people might identify it as an attribute that we should all have. Though there are many ways in which forgiveness is seen, they all conclude that it leads people towards happiness and peace. In Simon Wiesenthal’s book The Sunflower, forgiveness is an important concept. Forgiveness is shown as an important

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    . To resolve a conflict, forgiveness is at some point is a must. It may not come immediately, but one has to be open to having the ability to both give and receive it in order for reconciliation to be successful. One may ask how forgiving someone they are in conflict with is important to achieving a positive outcome, such as reconciliation. This paper is going to explore that question and show that yes, having the ability to forgive, is very significant in finding a resolution to the conflict.

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