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The Power of Forgiveness
10:46 - 16:40 (05:53)
The act of forgiveness is often associated with religion, but scientific research has shown that it is a capability that everyone possesses, regardless of faith. It's an extraordinary feat to forgive someone who has caused the death of a loved one, but studies have demonstrated that it's possible to achieve this level of forgiveness.
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Science has shown us that humans are perfectly capable of forgiveness, even in extreme cases like a loved one’s murder.
10:46 - 14:40 (03:53)
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Science has shown us that humans are perfectly capable of forgiveness, even in extreme cases like a loved one’s murder. Forgiveness is a cornerstone in many religions, and research has only just begun to uncover the healing power of forgiveness.
ChapterThe Power of Forgiveness
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
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The concept of forgiveness is a complex and contextualized phenomenon that can have multiple explanations and benefits, ranging from psychology to evolutionary biology.
14:40 - 16:40 (02:00)
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The concept of forgiveness is a complex and contextualized phenomenon that can have multiple explanations and benefits, ranging from psychology to evolutionary biology. However, the notion that forgiveness clears the conscious of someone who has done something wrong is only a small part of a broader picture of what forgiveness is and why we have it.