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Forgiveness

Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear

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Pub Date Apr 21 2026 | Archive Date May 08 2026


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Description

"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"

In a culture shaped by outrage, punishment, and fear, forgiveness is often misunderstood--or dismissed entirely. It can feel impractical, unjust, or even harmful to our mental health.

But what if the opposite is true?

In Forgiveness, public theologian Amy Orr-Ewing explores why forgiveness is not a denial of justice but a powerful path toward healing, freedom, and hope--for individuals and for society. Drawing from theology, psychology, history, and literature, she examines

● why forgiveness is essential to emotional and mental well-being;
● how outrage and cancel culture damage individuals and communities;
● why forgiveness does not excuse harm, but can uphold justice;
● what the Christian vision of forgiveness offers that secular approaches cannot; and
● how breaking cycles of resentment can lead to genuine freedom.

Written for anyone wrestling with anger, hurt, or division--and especially for Christians seeking to live faithfully in a fractured world--this book offers a compelling vision of forgiveness that restores individuals, renews communities, and opens a way forward.

Forgiveness is not weakness. It may be the most powerful response we have.
"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"

In a culture shaped by outrage, punishment, and fear, forgiveness is often misunderstood--or dismissed entirely. It can feel...

Advance Praise

“Like a beautiful diamond turned and turned so that its many dazzling facets can all be seen, forgiveness in Amy Orr-Ewing’s skillful treatment shines in a variety of settings. Clear, timely, and helpful, the insights here both comfort and challenge, for all of us as individuals and for our communities and nations too.”—Os Guinness, author of American Homecoming
“The book you are holding in your hands has the potential to change your life—for real. Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear is the book we need in this moment. Amy masterfully unpacks this profoundly misunderstood and largely forgotten superpower.”—Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women
“At this juncture in history, forgiveness is not merely an admired virtue but something our polarized world and damaged hearts desperately need. Amy Orr-Ewing has written a wonderful guide to forgiveness—revealing its Christian origins, its importance to our shared history, and our profound need for it in this moment.”—Mark Sayers, lead pastor of Red Church Melbourne; author of A Non-Anxious Presence and Platforms to Pillars
“If you are looking for a theologian who can unpack the most complex issues of life and culture, there are few better than Amy Orr-Ewing. In this book she looks at the thorny issue of forgiveness with her usual depth of theological expertise and wealth of practical experience.”—Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha Course

“Like a beautiful diamond turned and turned so that its many dazzling facets can all be seen, forgiveness in Amy Orr-Ewing’s skillful treatment shines in a variety of settings. Clear, timely, and...

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ISBN 9781587436079
PRICE $21.99 (USD)
PAGES 208

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