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• What is the term for pardoning someone for wrongdoing?

  Forgiveness
• What is the significance of forgiveness in religion?

  • Central concept in most religions
  • Particularly important in Christianity and Islam
• How did Jesus demonstrate forgiveness according to the text?

  He forgave those shunned by society.
• What did Jesus do for those nailing him to the cross?

  He forgave them.
• What do Christians believe about living like Jesus?

  They should offer forgiveness to others.
• What dual concepts are important in Islam regarding behavior?

  Both punishment and forgiveness.
• Why is punishment important in Islam?

  It satisfies societal demands and reinforces behavior.
• What do Muslims believe about Allah's forgiveness?

  Allah will forgive if they are truly sorry.
• How should Muslims treat others based on Allah's forgiveness?

  They should forgive others as Allah forgives them.
• What does the Lord's Prayer ask for regarding forgiveness?

  Forgive us our sins as we forgive others.
• What question did Jesus answer about forgiving a brother?

  He said to forgive seventy-seven times.
• What did Jesus say about those who wronged him in Luke?

  Father, forgive them, for they do not know.
• What are the key teachings about forgiveness in Christianity and Islam?

  Christianity:

  • Jesus forgives sinners
  • Christians should emulate Jesus

  
  

  Islam:

  • Importance of both punishment and forgiveness
  • Allah forgives the truly sorry
  • Muslims should forgive others