Christ-Centered Relationships

Is forgiveness the new “F” word? I know, forgiveness is more than four letters and it isn’t historically considered a taboo word, but our current moment of cultural outrage and anger allows little room for forgiveness. We live in a world that does not make room for transgression and reprieve. We see people lose jobs and credibility for a single phrase uttered or even for a social media post made a decade ago.

There is no absolution and there is no grace. Instead, there is a demand that penance be paid. But why?