If forgiveness, as you say, is for the other person who acted badly, what can we do to enlighten others about the true nature of forgiveness? It seems to me that most people would fail a test if I asked, “What is forgiving on its highest level?” When I do that, most say it is getting rid of anger or just moving on with one’s life.
We need more opportunities to discuss forgiveness with people. I agree with you regarding the misunderstanding of what forgiveness is by many people. In my experience, people use the word “forgiveness,” but never delve deeply into its meaning. The self-help book, The Forgiving Life, discusses forgiving as love and might prove helpful in deepening the conversation about forgiveness.
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