Moni McIntyre, Ph.D. Duquesne University Click here for instructions.

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This unit is divided into several components. Start with the Unit 3 Information OR click on the link below to navigate to the component where you left off. Revisit as needed.  Unit 3 Information Unit 3 Information  3.1 The Psychology of Forgiveness and One’s Relationship with the Divine 3.1 The Psychology of Forgiveness and One’s Relationship with the Divine  3.2 Global Discussion 3.2 Global Discussion

This unit explores a significant aspect of conflict transformation. Building upon the explanation given in the micro-lectures in Unit 1, the assigned reading discusses forgiveness, especially as it appears in major world religions.

 To realize the centrality of forgiveness in all of the major world religions  To understand that persons are the agents of forgiveness regardless of their religion  To explore the contours of religious fundamentalism as they affect conflict transformation

 The importance of forgiveness in conflict  The fact that religions are not essentially the same  The connection between forgiveness and one’s relationship with the Divine

Click here to go to Gumberg Library’s E-Reserves to find Reading #2. Then:here >select instructor JPIC >choose Course Number JPIC210 >enter the course password from your coordinator >choose Reading #2: Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Psychological Pathways to Conflict Transformation and Peace Building ed. Ani Kalayjian and Raymond F. Paloutzian. Chapter 4: “The Psychology of Forgiveness in the World Religions,” pp New York: Springer, Electronic Book. OPTIONAL: Reading#2 Study GuideReading#2 Study Guide **Move to the Self-graded Test on Reading #2 with Next arrow.

As you read “The Psychology of Forgiveness in the World Religions,” pay attention to the following important concepts:  Forgiveness and world religions  Religion and the self  Religion and our understanding of the world’s problems  Religious fundamentalism and forgiveness  Costs of not practicing forgiveness  Approaches to practicing forgiveness **Back to Reading #2 information

Directions:  Click on the words of the best answer. Correct answers are drawn directly from the material in the Reading(s).  When the answer is correct, you will see a  If the answer is incorrect, a will show.  Use the to move to the next question. **Start 7 Question Self-graded test

A. All of the major world religions All of the major world religions B. Some of the major world religions Some of the major world religions C. None of the major world religions None of the major world religions D. None of the above None of the above

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… A(Page 55) The topic of forgiveness occupies a central place in All of the major world religions.

Well done. The topic of forgiveness occupies a central place in All of the major world religions. Let’s go to the next question!

A. Facilitate forgiveness Facilitate forgiveness B. Discourage forgiveness Discourage forgiveness C. Impede processes of forgiveness Impede processes of forgiveness D. None of the above None of the above

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… D(Page 56) Religions in themselves None of the above

Well done. Religions in themselves None of the above Let’s go to the next question!

A. True True B. False False

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… A(Page 56) Religions are deeply embedded in the social, cultural, and psychological. True

Well done. Religions are deeply embedded in the social, cultural, and psychological. True Let’s go to the next question!

A. True True B. False False

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… A(Page 56) Whatever term religion uses to describe it, all religions affirm that something has gone awry with human beings and the Divine or pattern of the universe. True

Well done. Whatever term religion uses to describe it, all religions affirm that something has gone awry with human beings and the Divine or pattern of the universe. True Let’s go to the next question!

A. True True B. False False

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… B(Page 60) Religions are essentially the same thing, resented up in different linguistic and cultural garb, just different paths to some unitive destination. False

Well done. Religions are essentially the same thing, resented up in different linguistic and cultural garb, just different paths to some unitive destination. False Let’s go to the next question!

A. True True B. False False

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… A(Page 61) Religious fundamentalism, i.e., holding defensive attitudes toward one’s beliefs, is positively related to pro-forgiveness attitudes but not to forgiveness behaviors. True

Well done. Religious fundamentalism, i.e., holding defensive attitudes toward one’s beliefs, is positively related to pro-forgiveness attitudes but not to forgiveness behaviors. True Let’s go to the next question!

A. According to the world religions, the cost of not forgiving others ranges from social exclusion to genocide or outright demonization of “the other.” According to the world religions, the cost of not forgiving others ranges from social exclusion to genocide or outright demonization of “the other.” B. Religious ideals mean little if they do not give rise to personal and social change. Religious ideals mean little if they do not give rise to personal and social change. C. Men appear to be more willing than women to consider forgiveness as a way to respond to a hurt and forgive a specific hurtful event. Men appear to be more willing than women to consider forgiveness as a way to respond to a hurt and forgive a specific hurtful event. D. Forgiveness matters because salvation and knowledge of the Divine or cosmic law is in part dependent upon the believer’s ability and willingness to pardon others. Forgiveness matters because salvation and knowledge of the Divine or cosmic law is in part dependent upon the believer’s ability and willingness to pardon others.

The answer you chose was incorrect. The correct answer is… C(Page 68) Which statement is NOT true? Men appear to be more willing than women to consider forgiveness as a way to respond to a hurt and forgive a specific hurtful event.

Well done. Which statement is NOT true? Men appear to be more willing than women to consider forgiveness as a way to respond to a hurt and forgive a specific hurtful event. Let’s go to the next question!

Continue to the next activity of this course. Return to take the Self-graded test again.

Create a Discussion Board (DB) entry with the following:  Share a personal experience of conflict.  Describe it briefly and explain how you handled it.  How might you have handled it differently?  After posting your initial entry, respond to at least THREE other student entries in a meaningful way. Ready to post your Discussion Board (DB) entry ? >Click here to go to JPIC 210 Wiki.here >Sign in so that you can post your DB entry. >Type your response in the reply box at the bottom of the page.

This unit looked at forgiveness in the context of conflict transformation. Persons, not religions, decide how important forgiveness is in the concrete context of conflict. World religions have similar components, but they are not the same in essence.

This completes PART 1 – Academic Approaches to Conflict. Please return to the Table of Contents using the HOME button to review any material or EXIT to the course menu.