We attend a mainline church. Striving to be relevant (and it generally is) it also seems to want to disassociate from the right-wing "Bible" churches of our area. I understand that. We are inclusive, caring, giving, generous and thoughtful. I like that.
However. . .
I don't hear much, if anything, about forgiveness. I just noticed this when reflecting a couple of weeks ago. I got to wondering: have we as humans grown so much that forgiveness is fashioned, something we no longer need to get or give? Is forgiveness thought to be a panacea for guilt-ridden folks who need counseling, not redemption?
I wonder what you think about this question?
Tying it in with a news story I saw this morning where a Muslim village was savagely attacked by Buddhist fundamentalists, I wonder if there is a place for both side to work towards authentic forgiveness, or. . .
. . . should the Muslims seek counseling?
. . . should the Buddhists keep torching people's homes and killing their children?
. . . does God simply say, "Whatever. . . "
What do you think? Leave a comment and let us know.
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