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Claassen, Ron (1996). "What Is Forgiveness?" Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies.

This is one in a series of papers on basic principles of restorative justice. Claassen claims that the biblical notion of forgiveness, which is a process, involves three key elements: recognizing the injustice (confession); restoring the equity (atonement); and clarifying future intentions (repentance).

Link: www.fresno.edu/pacs/docs/restj2.html

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