Courage to Forgive

If you are struggling with the very idea of forgiving an offense, you are not alone.

"It takes courage and commitment to act in a more forgiving fashion. It is not at all a sign of weakness but a mark of strength."
Dr. Carl Thorensen, Stanford University.

"If I hold a grudge because I'm angry, I feel strong. But to set that anger aside takes real strength."
Everett L. Worthington, Jr.

Research Studies on Unforgivable Offenses:
Studies into the mechanisms of forgiveness are especially useful when the researcher looks at the most horrendous offenses and seeks useful insights.

"The Effects of Forgiveness on the Physical & Psychological Development of Severely Traumatized Females"
"Truth & Forgiveness in South Africa: A Multidisciplinary Approach"
"Healing, Forgiveness, & Reconciliation in Rwanda"
"Betrayal, Forgiveness, & Reconciliation in Close Relationships"
"Forgiveness & Reduction of Intergroup Conflict"

Take Steps to Forgiveness
Forgiveness in Action