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Forgiveness

Paul Farren, who's Catholic, and Robert Miller, who's Protestant, hope their new book can get people talking about forgiveness. They say it's the only way to live in true peace.

Two priests from opposite sides of Northern Ireland’s sectarian divide have something to say about forgiveness

Belief

The city of Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland is still healing from years of sectarian conflict. Two priests, one Catholic and the other Protestant, have written a book about how to get to true peace. The only way, they say, is through forgiveness.

Woman and man looking at a cellphone

His brother was murdered for wearing a turban after 9/11. 15 years later, he spoke to the killer.

Justice
Anne Alfred

This Egyptian singer says forgive, don’t hate

Culture
Esther Mujawayo and her daughters Amelia and Amanda.

A family looks back on Rwanda’s genocide and considers when forgiveness is ‘too much to ask’

Conflict & Justice
Esther Mujawayo and her daughters Amelia and Amanda.

A family looks back on Rwanda’s genocide and considers when forgiveness is ‘too much to ask’

Conflict & Justice

The Haunting Persistence of Albanian Blood Feuds

Arts, Culture & Media

Blood feuds are alive and well in the Balkan nation of Albania. Some interpretations of an ancient legal code say that blood must be avenged with blood. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Albania.

The World

The Sanford Scandal and the Art of Forgiveness

Global Politics

Jenny Sanford, wife of South Carolina governor, said that her husband’s actions were ?inexcusable,’ but that she is willing to forgive him. To discuss whether this relationship can be salvaged, The Takeaway talks to couples’ therapist Mira Kirshenbaum.

The World

Rwandan musician turns tragedy into quest for forgiveness

Conflict & Justice

While most would be feeling anger and hatred after experiencing the murder of family members, Jean Paul Samputu found the strength to forgive. He now travels the world preaching forgiveness. He joins The Takeaway before attending a conference in Rwanda.

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