Forgiveness

• Forgiveness


  Showing mercy, and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
• Christian views on forgiveness

  • The centre of Christianity
  • Jesus is the model for all Christians
  • No limit to God's forgiveness
  • This does not mean criminals shouldn't be punished
• Jesus: '"Forgive them, Father! They don't know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34 GNB.)'
• Christians believe this passage shows that God has no limit to his willingness to forgive. Jesus died on the cross to forgive everyone's sins.
• Jesus: '"How many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?" "No, not seven times," answered Jesus, "but seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22)'
• Traditionally, Christians interpret this passage to mean that you should forgive limitless times, as many times as is needed.
• Forgiveness is an important part of Christianity.
• Many Christians believe there is no limit to the amount of forgiveness which they should offer.
• Many Christians believe Jesus showed great forgiveness in his own life.
• Islamic views on forgiveness

  • Punishment is to satisfy the victim and society
  • Forgiveness has no role in punishment
  • Forgiveness is important
  • Forgiveness is encouraged, not required
• In Christianity, forgiveness is a requirement - an obligation. Within Islam, forgiveness is not a requirement, but instead it is something which is encouraged and is important. Allah can forgive anyone who is truly sorry.