“Forgiving is not forgetting; it's actually remembering, remembering, and not using your right to respond. It's a second chance for a new beginning. And the memory part is particularly important. Especially if you don't want to repeat what happened” The ideas behind Archbishop Desmond Tutu's quote are his belief in God and the goodness of humanity. In No Future Without Forgiveness the reader delves into the spiritual mind of his thoughts on the process of forgiveness in a personal and communal way. Although Tutu emphasizes the power of love and forgiveness, he focuses on the idea of remembering the past, not holding onto grudges but giving future generations the opportunity to grow and learn from mistakes. As he states: “In forgiving, people are not asked to forget. On the contrary, it is important to remember, so as not to allow similar atrocities to happen again." He goes on to say that we should not condone what happens, but we should not prolong the situation. Tutu believes in remembering why he is part of creation, before falling into sin ...
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