Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear

"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"

In a culture shaped by outrage, punishment, and fear, forgiveness is often misunderstood—or dismissed entirely. It can feel impractical, unjust, or even harmful to our mental health.

But what if the opposite is true?

In Forgiveness, public theologian Amy Orr-Ewing explores why forgiveness is not a denial of justice but a powerful path toward healing, freedom, and hope—for individuals and for society. Drawing from theology, psych...