We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.

I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.

I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible.

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.