introduction
“Practicing Forgiveness,” delves into the practical application of forgiveness, emphasizing the critical distinction between genuine forgiveness with accountability and harmful enabling behaviors like pardoning or excusing. Students learn to use ethical discernment to evaluate the intentions and impacts of forgiveness in various scenarios. The learning experience highlights that true forgiveness involves seeing the humanity of another while strongly condemning harmful actions and can ultimately be an act of self-compassion that benefits the forgiver and fosters healthier relationships.