Religion is known to play an important role in influencing people's beliefs and behaviors, including their approach towards making peace with past wrongdoing. In many cases, individuals turn to...
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: Religion shapes attitudes toward personal reconciliation after sexual mistakes
Religion defines the point at which reconciliation is considered complete based on various factors such as repentance, forgiveness, restitution, prayer, confession, and counseling. These factors can...
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: Reconciling religious conflict: exploring different beliefs and practices for true peace
Ritual confessions have been performed throughout history to obtain forgiveness for sins committed against God and fellow humans. Religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism all...
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: Secrets of sinful forgiveness: how absolution rituals can impact victim recovery
Sexual Misbehavior and Political Accountability
Sexual misconduct is a serious issue that has plagued politics for decades. It is a form of abuse where one person uses their power to take...
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: Sexual misbehavior & political accountability: can forgiveness coexist?
How does the act of loving one's oppressor complicate the moral narrative of forgiveness?
Forgiving an oppressor is a complicated matter that goes beyond simply letting go of anger and resentment....
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: Can you truly love your oppressor? the complexities of forgiving those who have wronged us
Sexual crime refers to any act committed against another person that violates their bodily integrity or privacy through unwanted touching, kissing, fondling, oral sex, penetration, or exposure. These...
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: Sexual crimes and religious beliefs in judicial sentencing: how faith influences legal outcomes for offenders