Explore what forgiveness means in the context of sexual and domestic abuse!
Using research, studies, stories, and prayer, Forgiveness and Abuse: Jewish and Christian Reflections focuses on the views and opinions of these two prominent religions as well as shares the wisdom of their traditional teachings. Forgiveness is an essential concept for many survivors of abuse as well as the perpetrators. Some believe that urging victims to simply forgive and forget in the face of such harsh realities may not be practical and could actually endanger the healing process.
Forgiveness and Abuse studies several aspects of the spiritual influence in forgiving and vindicating abusive crimes, including:
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Marie M. Fortune is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and director of the Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Seattle. She is the author of several books, including Is Nothing Sacred?
Academic Dean and Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care at Eden Theological Seminary in Saint Louis, Missouri.
"Provokes us to ponder the role of forgiveness in the healing process. . . . -- Kimberly Day Lewis, JD, MA, MTS, Clergy Ethics Consultant, Center for Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence, Seattle, Washington
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