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This book shows how Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI mandated
many confused, inconsistent, and misguided policies on clerical
sexual abuse; actions that ultimately hindered the implementation
of effective reforms to alleviate the crisis that has enveloped the
Catholic Church for the last two decades. It also examines the
possibility of authentic change by articulating the positive
outreach of Pope Francis to the victims of abuse, his attempts at
institutional atonement, as well as his struggles to implement
systematic actions for the protection of young people.
This book shows how Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI mandated
many confused, inconsistent, and misguided policies on clerical
sexual abuse; actions that ultimately hindered the implementation
of effective reforms to alleviate the crisis that has enveloped the
Catholic Church for the last two decades. It also examines the
possibility of authentic change by articulating the positive
outreach of Pope Francis to the victims of abuse, his attempts at
institutional atonement, as well as his struggles to implement
systematic actions for the protection of young people.
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The Art of Forgiveness
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Philip Halstead, Myk Habets; Contributions by Kit Barker, Dale Campbell, David P. Gushee, …
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Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. It goes hand
in hand with love, mercy, and grace, the fundamental theological
virtues. However, forgiveness is easier to define than it is to
embody. This unique collection of essays brings together
theologians, ethicists, and ministry practitioners into a
constructive dialog which explores the complex and crucial concept
of forgiveness: what it is, where it is to be found, and how it
might be practiced. These essays reflect the perspectives of those
from various traditions who nonetheless take the Christian
Scriptures seriously, believe that forgiveness is central to living
out the Gospel, and are creative in the ways in which forgiveness
can be practiced. Forgiveness is an art and not simply a science;
as such it requires trust, skill, and hope alongside love, mercy,
and grace if it is to be embodied. This volume offers a unique
window into the art of forgiveness and the faithful and innovative
ways in which it is to be understood, embodied, and cultivated.
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