satisfaction of a demand for justice. The doctrine of the atonement has been explained from several different perspectives: (Murphy 2009). Ransom Theory – Says Christ was given by God as a ransom to Satan in order to cancel the debt Satan had on man. This theory was also taught by Augustine. This is a false view of the atonement according to classical Reformed theology. (Murphy 2009). My Perceptive Remarks on “Ransom Theory”: According to my religious experience the “Ransom Theory” merges with my
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Easier To Forgive An Enemy Than To Forgive A Friend Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment‚ indignation or anger as a result of perceived offense‚ difference or mistake‚ or ceasing to demand punishment of restitution. But I think that it is an act of imagination. It challenges over to give up his destructive thoughts about a situation and to believe in the possibility of the better future. Forgiveness is a gift that you give to yourself. It is not something
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writing of this article anger and related emotions have already been associated as triggers within the realm of substance abuse. As way of illustration the authors cite the Project Match 12-step facilitation therapy manual which states that “Anger and resentment are pivotal emotions for most recovering alcoholics” (Nowinski‚ Baker‚ & Carroll‚ as found in Lin et al‚ 2004‚ p. 1114). The traditional therapeutic method of choice within treatment settings has been that of anger management. The focus of this
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have thoughtlessly pushed a woman into a ditch." Do you agree with this woman’s response? In my book The Bounce Back Book‚ I offer empowering strategies for embracing forgiveness and liberating yourself from anger and bitterness—even in the most challenging situations. Here are eight strategies to free you from your resentments starting today! Say a Prayer Whenever angry feelings about a person who’s harmed you enter your mind‚ tell yourself: "We are all good‚ loving souls who occasionally
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Give one circumstance in which forgiveness would be a reasonable short term goal. Then give one circumstance where forgiveness would be a long term goal? Is there ever a circumstance where forgiveness might not be a goal in the counseling process? A circumstance where forgiveness would be a reasonable short term goal‚ would be an instance where someone may have spoken ill about another person‚ and that person found out about it. A circumstance in which forgiveness would be a long term goal‚ could
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through cracks in the walls”(Murphy 2-3). Despite all of this they managed to survive. The two characteristics that allowed them were optimism and faithfulness. Optimism played a huge key role in the survival and recovery of the Japanese-Americans from the internment camps. “Despite harsh conditions‚ internees found ways to rebuild their lives on the Snake River plain… Many living in the camp went to work in camp offices‚ canteens‚ mess halls‚ hospitals‚ school and fields”(Murphy 3). People need some sense
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Grant McLane‚ to resent him‚ Garland shows that part of having a family is being able to put aside negative feelings in order to resolve problems with relatives. Garland demonstrates how years apart can affect family relationships‚ causing neglect‚ resentment‚ and eventually‚ reconciliation. After a decade of not seeing his mother and brother‚ Howard returns to his hometown in Mississippi. It is evident how thrilled he is. As the train approaches town‚ he begins "to feel curious little movements of
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as it is about being resilient and never giving up. Strength in character is the most important strength that anyone could possess in my opinion. Quoting Lawrence G. Lovasik‚ “Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others‚ to hide hurt feelings‚ and to forgive quickly.” I completely agree with his statement as he is saying that strength in character is basically what we do for other people. When people are in trouble or are in need of help‚ are we
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him room to forgive himself.”1 I love the fact that you are one‚ if not the only one that deemed it fit to intervene on behalf of Justin. Offenders need to overcome self-guilt in order to heal‚ and it can only be achieved through self-forgiveness. "Self-forgiveness" refers to the act
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certain conditions and aspects of forgiveness control the effectiveness and the realness of the apology. Such as‚ a broken fellowship is restored through one not condoning the wrongness done to him or her‚ but when the wrongness is acknowledged and the forgiveness is freely given‚ the reconciliation can begin to start in that fellowship. For the reason that‚ forgiveness was given in spite of a crime done to hurt the relationship. Brummer then describes how forgiveness will only be effective if one is
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