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Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the mental, emotional and/or spiritual process of ceasing to feel resentment or anger against another person for a perceived offence, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution[citation needed]. Forgiveness may be considered simply in terms of the person who forgives, in terms of the person forgiven and/or in terms of the relationship between the forgiver and the person forgiven.

In some contexts, it may be granted without any expectation of compensation, and without any response on the part of the offender (for example, one may forgive a person who is dead). In practical terms, it may be necessary for the offender to offer some form of acknowledgement, apology, and/or restitution, or even just ask for forgiveness, in order for the wronged person to believe they are able to forgive

Books

 The Parable of the Prodigal Son in Christianity and Buddhism (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Psychjourney – Introduction to Buddhism Series (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery - Universal Loving Kindness (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Spirit of Vatican II: Buddhism – Buddhism and Forgiveness (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery - Preparing for Death (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Forgiveness versus Might - Anger (Hunduism.com.za) (2006). Retrieved on 2006-03-11.
 Huston Smith, The World's Religions, Harper SanFrancisco, first ed 1958, p. 34 ISBN 0-06-250811-3
 Islam online. Forgiveness: Islamic Perspective (2006). Retrieved on 2006-03-14.
 Qur'an 9:12- "Fight ye the chiefs of the unbelievers."
 Pakistanlink. Forgiveness in Islam (2006). Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
 halachic opinion rendered by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (2006). Retrieved on 2006-04-26.
 a b c d e JewFAQ discussion of forgiveness on Yom Kippur (2006). Retrieved on 2006-04-26.
 Covenant and Conversation (2006). Retrieved on 2006-03-14.
 Gorsuch, R. L. & Hao, J. Y. "Forgiveness: An exploratory factor analysis and its relationship to religious variables", June 1993 Review of Religious Research 34 (4) 351-363.
 Kramer, Joel and Alstead, Diana, The Guru Papers: Masks of Authoritarian Power, ISBN 1-883319-00-5
 Forgiveness and Health – History and Philosophy (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-18.
 Dr. Robert Enright, Forgiveness is a Choice, American Psychological Association , 2001 ISBN 1-55798-757-2
 Dr. Everett Worthington, Dimensions of Forgiveness, Templeton Foundation Press, 1998 ISBN 1-890151-22-X
 Forgiveness and Health – Frequently Asked Questions (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-18.
 The Heart of Healing (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-18.
 Earning God's Forgiveness (2006). Retrieved on 2006-11-30.
 Catholic Encyclopedia (2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
 Dr. Michael Bourgeois, (2001). Forgiveness is a Choice. American Psychological Association. ISBN 1-55798-757-2.
 Journey Toward Forgiveness (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Forgiveness (NLP Skills.com) (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-17.
 Charles Stanley (1991). The Gift of Forgiveness. Thomas Nelson, Inc.. ISBN 0-7852-6415-9.
 Forgiving.Org – Research Projects (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Williamson, Marianne (2002). Everyday Grace: Having hope, finding forgiveness, and making miracles. Hay House, Inc.. ISBN 1-57322-230-5.
 Emotional Competency Discussion of Forgiveness
 Forgiving (Campaign for Forgiveness Research) (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
 Gregg Easterbrook: Forgiveness is Good for Your Health (2006). Retrieved on 2006-06-19.

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