Forgiveness? Forget It!

Perhaps you can tell by the title that I don’t agree with many ministers that we should forgive everyone for anything at all times. This is nonsensical and can actually be harmful to the forgiving party. Moreover, I believe that there are degrees of forgiveness that can help us navigate situations in which we have been harmed or hurt. It’s not a black and white issue. At the root of forgiveness lies the nature of evil. As we begin the month of November with its theme “Mercy,” I want to challenge you not to embrace a “forgive and forget” methodology unless it’s truly warranted.