Forgiveness: An Alterative Account

On January 21st we gathered at the Cathedral to hear the Rev. Matthew I. Potts talk on this important subject.

As part of Christian Unity week, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Ichihashi Potts joined TSPC to speak on the subject of Forgiveness: An Alternative Account. From his book of the same name:

Matthew Ichihashi Potts explores the complex moral terrain of forgiveness, which he claims has too often served as a salve to the conscience of power rather than as an instrument of healing or justice. Though forgiveness is often linked with reconciliation or the abatement of anger, Potts resists these associations, asserting instead that forgiveness is simply the refusal of retaliatory violence through practices of penitence and grief. It is an act of mourning irrevocable wrong, of refusing the false promises of violent redemption, and of living in and with the losses we cannot recover.

The event began at 6pm with refreshments; the talk started at 6.30pm, and was followed by time for Q&A.

Everyone who attended was very engaged with what Rev. Matthew had to say, and discussion afterwards was lively, with folks reluctant to bring the evening to a close. You can listen to Rev. Matthew’s talk by clicking the link button above. Thanks to all who came along!