Forgiveness (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is forgiveness in Christianity?
What is forgiveness in Christianity?
Fundamental principle strongly emphasised by Jesus
Lord's Prayer petition on forgiveness
Lord's Prayer petition on forgiveness
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us
How many times to forgive (Jesus' teaching)
How many times to forgive (Jesus' teaching)
Seventy-seven times (limitless)
Jesus' words on cross about forgiveness
Jesus' words on cross about forgiveness
Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing
Forgiving others in Christian life
Forgiving others in Christian life
Following Jesus' example, including forgiving others
Judaism's requirement for forgiveness
Judaism's requirement for forgiveness
Wrongdoer must show genuine remorse and ask directly
Why Christians support reformation as punishment aim
Why Christians support reformation as punishment aim
Aligns with spirit of forgiveness that Jesus taught
Challenge in Christian forgiveness
Challenge in Christian forgiveness
Victims of serious crimes may struggle and seek justice
Role of prayer in forgiveness
Role of prayer in forgiveness
Seeking God's help in forgiving others
Forgiveness as divine quality
Forgiveness as divine quality
Quality of God that believers should strive to imitate
Impact of harbouring hatred
Impact of harbouring hatred
Destructive impact on one's life
Healing power of forgiveness
Healing power of forgiveness
Recognised by most religions, though difficult to practise
Forgiveness as personal decision
Forgiveness as personal decision
Cannot be demanded of someone