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Dr. Ben Carson discusses the importance of forgiveness in a culture dominated by outrage with guest Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing.

When a society rewards outrage, grievance, and canceling others, forgiveness may be the one thing it cannot control. In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with theologian, author, and speaker Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing to discuss her new book, Forgiveness: Reclaiming the Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear. They explore why forgiveness is often mistaken for weakness, how bitterness can quietly damage our hearts and minds, and why Christian forgiveness does not mean ignoring wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or abandoning justice. Dr. Orr-Ewing also shares powerful real-life stories of radical forgiveness – including forgiveness after terrorism in Northern Ireland – and explains why grace may be one of the strongest answers to a culture trapped in resentment and revenge. If you are wrestling with anger, family wounds, political division, or the desire to hold onto bitterness, this conversation offers a hopeful, faith-filled path forward. Topics include: • Why outrage culture struggles with forgiveness • How grievance and victimhood become forms of power • Why Christian forgiveness does not erase justice • The difference between forgiveness and…

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