Forgiveness (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Forgiveness in Christianity
Forgiveness in Christianity
Releasing anger & resentment towards someone who wronged you
Reconciliation meaning
Reconciliation meaning
Healing broken relationships
Matthew 6:14-15 teaching
Matthew 6:14-15 teaching
God's forgiveness linked to forgiving others
Luke 23:34 - Jesus's action
Luke 23:34 - Jesus's action
Forgave those crucifying him
Luke 6:37 teaching
Luke 6:37 teaching
Forgive freely without harsh judgement
Mark 11:25 teaching
Mark 11:25 teaching
Christians should not harbour grudges or resentment
Ephesians 4:32 teaching
Ephesians 4:32 teaching
Model forgiveness on how God forgave you
Christian orgs helping ex-prisoners
Christian orgs helping ex-prisoners
e.g. Street pastors & Prison Fellowship programmes
Practical help for offenders
Practical help for offenders
Education & vocational skills training
Restorative justice definition
Restorative justice definition
Focuses on healing rather than punishment alone
Sycamore Tree programme
Sycamore Tree programme
Prison Fellowship programme - brings victims & offenders together
What offenders must do for reconciliation
What offenders must do for reconciliation
Recognise harm caused & make genuine efforts to compensate
Why Jesus's sacrifice matters for forgiveness
Why Jesus's sacrifice matters for forgiveness
Died to bring forgiveness between God & humans
Benefit of victims meeting offenders
Benefit of victims meeting offenders
Leads to genuine behaviour change & understanding