Vanier gives us three principles towards forgiveness. His first principle states “there can be no forgiveness of ourselves or of others unless we believe that we are all part of common humanity” (Pg.153). In other words, no individual and no group is superior to others. The second principle states “to forgive means to believe that each of us can evolve and change, that human redemption is possible” (Pg. 153). People can change even though it seems impossible, people can change and forgive. The third principle states “to forgive means to yearn for unity and peace” (Pg. 154). People should distant themselves from entering conflict and rather create peace. Vanier also gives us five steps that lead to forgiveness. The first step is “The refusal to seek revenge” (Pg. 155), just leave it as it is and forgive. The second step is “genuine, heartfelt hope that the oppressor be liberated” (Pg. 155). The third step is “The desire to understand the oppressor” (Pg. 155), to understand their way of thinking or what is going through their minds. The fourth step is “The recognition of our own darkness” (Pg. 155). Lastly, Vanier states “is patience” (Pg. 155) we should all have patience with each
Vanier gives us three principles towards forgiveness. His first principle states “there can be no forgiveness of ourselves or of others unless we believe that we are all part of common humanity” (Pg.153). In other words, no individual and no group is superior to others. The second principle states “to forgive means to believe that each of us can evolve and change, that human redemption is possible” (Pg. 153). People can change even though it seems impossible, people can change and forgive. The third principle states “to forgive means to yearn for unity and peace” (Pg. 154). People should distant themselves from entering conflict and rather create peace. Vanier also gives us five steps that lead to forgiveness. The first step is “The refusal to seek revenge” (Pg. 155), just leave it as it is and forgive. The second step is “genuine, heartfelt hope that the oppressor be liberated” (Pg. 155). The third step is “The desire to understand the oppressor” (Pg. 155), to understand their way of thinking or what is going through their minds. The fourth step is “The recognition of our own darkness” (Pg. 155). Lastly, Vanier states “is patience” (Pg. 155) we should all have patience with each