People tend to say the quote “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”. The quote basically implies that when someone gets something from you, they have to pay it back with something of equal value in return, whether they like it or not. Constitutionally, the said quote applies. When a person commits …
It was a particular time of the year, when foreigners or as some call them “khawajats” visit our country, Sudan. Hours went by, and nobody opened their car windows to hand me money. Despite that, I couldn’t help but notice how complex and sophisticated the cars were. The shiny gloss that appears every time the …
In beginning this research, I was searching for an answer to an ongoing question that plagues this country. In previous research I’ve conducted, I have examined many issues regarding racial injustices in America and how they have plagued specific groups of people. From the school- to-prison pipeline to the ineffective War on Drugs that have …
Through the novel Les Miserables, Victor Hugo depicts the rigor and cruelty of the French society in the 19th century. Although human beings all have the inclination toward sinning and making mistakes, the harsh and inhumane laws enforced by a corrupt government system made people miserable, forming many prejudices. Jean Valjean, the protagonist of this …
Spousal Emotional Abuse (SEA) is a critical issue facing women in North America (Reed & Enright, 2006, p. 920). Approximately 35% of women have experienced various forms of SEA with long-lasting negative psychological outcomes (Reed & Enright, 2006, p. 920). Forgiveness Therapy (FT) is a new therapeutic modality which can potentially treat women who experience …
The so-called “Marshmallow Test,” or “Attention in Delay of Gratification” (Mischel et al., 1970) has taken on iconic status in popular culture, purportedly demonstrating the struggle that children encounter with the concept of delayed gratification. In truth, there were multiple conditions in Mischel’s experiment, and it was only in one particular condition that all of …
Summary In this journal article the authors, Hall & Fincham (2005), give great insights of what self-forgiveness actually means. Self-Forgiveness have various definitions that are given in the social sciences literature and the philosophy literature. In the social science literature self-forgiveness is define as self–love and respect in the face of one’s own wrong doing, …
Have you heard offers on TV or online promising to eliminate all of your tax debt? Have you wondered if these promises could be real or are they just too good to be true? In reality, while no formal debt forgiveness plan actually exists, you might actually qualify for significant assistance from the Internal Revenue …
“I needed to be willing. I am willing god, I am willing but how?”, words from Immaculée Ilibagiza during a women’s conference called the Catholic Diocese of Arlington in 2017. She is now a respected and successful woman whom gives forgiveness talks and speeches all around the world. Immaculée lived through one of the world’s …
Several researchers have conducted research studies in the field of forgiveness and religion. Following is a review of some of the few prominent research studies and their findings: Conducted a meta-analysis with 53 articles, reporting 70 studies that addressed gender and forgiveness. Methodological moderators such as: a]type of sample, b]target of forgiveness, c]trait, state or familiarity/marital …
Justice and Forgiveness do go hand in hand because justice is basically asking or letting people know that they are not alone, they have many people in the world to help them out so that the main person can be heard. Forgiveness is a victim that undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an …
Everyone commits mistakes, however, not everyone is willing to admit they did something wrong and apologize. Forgiveness in business is essential in keeping a harmonious working relationship among the organization members. But, to be able to receive compassion and forgiveness in the workplace, one must be willing to acknowledge his or her mistake and offer …
The question of creation has baffled countless generations throughout history. Wars have been fought to advance religious convictions often at remarkable cost of human life. Great empires have ascended and descended in the name of God and enlightenment, but no one to this day was able to uphold the existence of God beyond reasonable doubt. …
Forgiveness in itself is a process. A process that requires reflection, acknowledgement, and compassion from both the oppressor and oppressed. Forgiveness often requires a journey of grieving and healing that looks and feels different for everyone. Although, at times forgiveness seems like more of an obligation then a choice. Historically, black forgiveness of white violence …
The Power of Forgiveness is a movie that goes in depth into horrific acts of terror, violence, and war. Throughout the movie you hear from survivors and victims of such acts. I can appreciate the magnitude of this film, after traveling to Belfast and seeing first-hand the clash of the two religious parties. The anger …
Everyone at one point in their life has had to forgive someone else for a fault or offense. If someone steps on another person’s shoe and asks for forgiveness, they grant it without thought and move on with their life. But what if a murderer asks a person to forgive their crimes? What shall one …
In the book, The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal discusses the possibilities and limits of forgiveness. Forgiveness is part of the process of healing and letting go of the past. The book takes place inside a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust. The sunflower symbolizes warmth, joy, and hope. When Simon first encounters the military graves …
Forgiveness is an integral part of our life. It basically subsumes forgiving self and forgiving others. Forgiveness is important to move on from any situation. As a cognitive, emotional, and behavioral response to interpersonal conflict, forgiveness generally refers to exonerating another person of blame or giving up claims on another of debt, loan, obligation, or …
Should criminals involved in mass crimes be forgiven? This is the difficult question with different answers that many ponder. Simon Wiesenthal investigates this question along with other authors in the The Sunflower. Simon was in a Nazi concentration camp during World War 2. One day during his imprisonment, he was sent to remove waste from …
Mission Statement for The Study of Islam Section @ the American Academy of ReligionThe American Academy of Religion is the world’s largest learned society and professional association of scholars and teachers in the field of religion. Through academic conferences, publications and a variety of program and membership services, the American Academy of Religion (AAR) fosters …
Every poem has an element of God in it’s words. Just as God spoke through the writings of Peter or Matthew, elements of His word are in the beautiful themes in poetry. In this essay, I will compare the poems of William Blake and William Wordsworth with the written Word of God, in five poems: …
Teens reflect a culture all of their own within American society. The language that they speak, music that they listen to, and many aspects of their lives differ from that of past generations (Linehan 3). Therefore, many people of older generations tend to make judgments and assumptions about teenagers. These assumptions are typically based on …
Over the last several decades America has been evolving towards manysignificant changes. One of these changes has posed a question, whether or notAmerica has become secular. Although we may be uncertain of many of thesechanges and how they will affect our future, the answer to our secularity isquite obvious. America has indeed become secular. I …
Introduction Either God exists or He doesn’t. There is no middle ground. Anyattempt to remain neutral in relation to God’s existence is automaticallysynonymous with unbelief. It is far from a “moot” question, for if Goddoes exist, then nothing else really matters; if He does not exist, thennothing really matters at all. If He does exist, …
