Erika Kirk and the Question of Forgiveness
The world watched Erika Kirk forgive her husband's murderer. But what does it really mean to forgive, is it reasonable, and is it even possible?... Read More
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Erika Kirk and Forgiveness of Evil-Doers
Many people are confused about what it means to forgive someone who has gravely harmed you. And this is understandable, for two reasons: 1) people see anger as a feeling rather than a choice, and 2) there are two basic concepts that share the word “forgiveness”: a) absolution or remission of guilt, and b) letting […]... Read More
What On Earth…?
Three initial Amazon reviews for my new book.
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Is Forgiveness Natural?
The Melanesian people with all their languages had no word for forgiveness. In fact, it’s difficult to find the term in the languages of peoples and cultures unaffected by Christianity. This may be because the concept is foreign to human nature: injustice demands retribution. When Mosaic law adopted “an eye for an eye, a tooth […]... Read More
Divine Mercy?
Divine mercy is understood only in light of divine justice. God's mercy is necessary and priceless. Yet, after losing two generations to terrible catechesis, how many even know they need mercy? ... Read More
Forgive 77 Times?
Sunday’s gospel reading was about forgiveness. A main theme was that since God forgives us, we should never refuse to forgive others. Forgiveness, however, is a bit complex and commonly misunderstood. What does it mean to forgive? Let’s go beneath the surface. First, forgiveness seems to have two related meanings found in Scripture and common […]... Read More
What Does It Mean to Forgive?
Are we to forgive people who aren't sorry? Does forgiveness necessarily mean reconciliation? And what does it mean to forgive? David Gordon joins Paul Murano to explore this mystery — beneath the surface.... Read More
Truth and Justice or Mercy and Compassion?
x – Truth and justice are paramount. y – No, mercy and compassion are more important. x – Mercy and compassion are meaningless without truth and justice! y – But truth and justice are incomplete without mercy and compassion! z – Gentlemen, gentlemen, stop arguing. You’re both right. Truth without love is shrill, and love […]... Read More
Speaking with an Honest Pro-choicer
What would many abortion-supporters sound like if they took truth serum?... Read More
