I heard an incredible story of forgiveness on RadioLab. To me it shows the power of forgiveness, and that forgiveness is always possible. It is rarely easy, but it is so powerful. If you have the time, listen to the incredible story: http://www.radiolab.org/story/317629-dear-hector/ Another story of forgiveness that has always had an impression on meContinue reading “Forgiveness is possible.”
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Forgiveness.
I was contemplating this morning on a number of things revolving around violence and the flippancy we treat the lives of those around us. This happened after a brief back and forth with someone on Facebook regarding capital punishment (according to the Bible) and I was a bit flustered. Anytime I have Facebook banter withContinue reading “Forgiveness.”
Selected Quotes from “On Mercy and Justice”
he following text, often attributed to St. Basil the Great, is now regarded by some scholars as the work of one of Basil’s followers. This translation is the work of C. Paul Schroeder and is included in his collection of St. Basil’s writings On Social Justice. “The world that forgets God, brothers and sisters, is ruledContinue reading “Selected Quotes from “On Mercy and Justice””
Stepping Back 