‘Failures of Forgiveness’

Philosopher Myisha Cherry on the limits of forgiveness and better ways to understand and use it in our personal lives and in society.

Air Date: October 6, 2023 12:00 pm
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We are often told to forgive and forget but philosopher Myisha Cherry says forgiveness isn’t always the answer. She joins us to talk about how we misuse forgiveness, its limitations and a better path for personal and societal healing. Her new book is, Failures of Forgiveness.

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