Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller Summary
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In "Forgive," Timothy Keller's final masterpiece tackles our culture's growing skepticism about forgiveness. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Billy Graham, Keller reveals why reconciliation isn't just spiritually vital but psychologically essential. What if letting go actually sets you free?
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The Radical Power of Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World
Imagine living in a society that demands constant atonement while actively disdaining forgiveness. This is precisely our modern predicament. When Desmond Tutu established South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he declared: "Without forgiveness, there is no future." Yet today, forgiveness is increasingly viewed with suspicion. After the Charleston church shooting, when victims' families forgave the shooter, critics argued that Black forgiveness merely "protects whiteness" and prevents accountability. Similarly, the #MeToo movement has questioned whether forgiveness enables abuse rather than healing. What if our inability to forgive is actually a form of self-imprisonment? What if forgiveness isn't just a religious nicety but the very foundation for psychological wholeness and social harmony?
The Essence and History of Forgiveness
Our Cultural Forgiveness Crisis
The Divine Balance: Love and Justice
The Two Dimensions of Forgiveness
The Daily Practice of Forgiveness
The Path to Reconciliation and Future Hope
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