Oakes, Kaya

Not So Sorry: Abusers, False Apologies, and the Limits of Forgiveness

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ISBN 13:: 9781506486963
author:: Oakes, Kaya
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Broadleaf Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 214
Dimensions:: 16.1 x 23.7 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Religion, Christianity, Christian Living,
Condition:: New
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Forgiveness is often touted as an unqualified good, but what about when it's used to silence victims of abuse and prevent justice? Journalist and culture critic Kaya Oakes tackles this complex issue with intelligence and nuance in Not So Sorry Abusers, False Apologies, and the Limits of Forgiveness. Oakes explores how the concept of forgiveness has been misused in various contexts, including the Catholic church's handling of abuse scandals and the false narratives that have been used to justify oppression. She asks a crucial question: is it ever better not to forgive? This thought-provoking book challenges readers to think critically about the limits of forgiveness and its impact on individuals and society. With a range of perspectives from Christian theology, psychology, and pop culture, Oakes provides a comprehensive analysis of the many abuses of the concept of forgiveness.

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