Pt. 4/4 of "ask the pastor" series. Forgiveness and Confession.
Citations* at end of manuscript:
[1] Johnathan C. Richardson. "Forgiveness that matters: The witness of peacemaking by a forgiven people." Christian Century (May 5, 2021 issue, p. 23). https://www.christiancentury.org/article/critical-essay/christian-peacemaking-and-role-forgiveness
[2] Book of Concord (2000). Kolb, Wengert, eds. "Brief exhortation to confession," M. Luther. p.477.
*Yes, I know- not properly formatted.
Recommended viewing:
search "Azim Khamisa" on YouTube for several videos on his story and the work he and others do to end youth violence.
"Meeting with a Killer" documentary (2001)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxk7X7PXCOY&t=6s