tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647562459433740241.post8860304961095411655..comments2023-08-23T08:27:08.039-04:00Comments on UU A Way Of Life: Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against usDavid G. Markhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08336565533124142690noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647562459433740241.post-89934589983142240642014-07-28T14:50:18.006-04:002014-07-28T14:50:18.006-04:00In A Course In Miracles to path to the Atonement i...In A Course In Miracles to path to the Atonement is one of forgiveness. Forgiveness is how we restore our broken relationships. Until this is done not much else matters.<br /><br />The reluctance to forgive is usually based on fear. It is our fear which stops us from being aware of love's presence. Unitarian Universalism asks us to promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Forgiveness is often the first step in carrying out our first principle.Susan Schmidtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647562459433740241.post-77517807061897694802014-07-28T09:21:33.017-04:002014-07-28T09:21:33.017-04:00Very good article. Thanks for that. It says so muc...Very good article. Thanks for that. It says so much that it takes some time to think about it and unpack it. As a pastor, I see couples where there has been an affair, and repairing the breach and overcoming the disillusionment is very difficult. The couple will never be the same again. How they have done forgiveness in their relationship has a big bearing on how they resolve their current hurt, pain, recrimination. Putting their burdens and sins at the foot of the cross doesn't do it even for Christian couples who have learned that Jesus died for our sins and all is forgiven. It would be nice if it were that easy, but as is pointed out. It takes more than this to restore a sense of equity in the relationship. This has been a great series and I appreciate it very much. It certainly has informed my thoughts about my ministry.Aaron Davidsonnoreply@blogger.com