The Power of Forgiveness

Everett J. Worthington, Executive Director of the Templeton Foundation's Campaign for Forgiveness Research, found himself having to practice what he preached when his mother was viciously murdered. Through his powerful testimony and that of others (the mother of a murder victim, a physician/minister abused by her father, and a young man involved in the death of a friend), The Power of Forgiveness encourages viewers to recognize that--literally--all can be forgiven. It's not about individual forgetting, excusing, or condoning, but rather making the daily choice to leave the offender to God's care and move on with life. Divided into four sections--"The Origin of Forgiveness," "What is Forgiveness?", "Why Do We Need to Forgive?" and "How is Forgiveness Possible?"--the program illustrates how forgiveness is an evolving process that cannot be rushed, but one that ultimately pay offs in freedom and peace. This faith-based exploration concludes with a guide to the “REACH method”: Recalling the hurt, Empathizing with the person who hurt you, employing the Altruistic gift of forgiveness, Committing to forgiveness, and Holding on to forgiveness. A practical, solid guide, this is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Reed)