Relatives of Emanuel AME Church Shooting Victims Forgive Unforgiveable

Certainly, forgiveness is a powerful act that can greatly benefit both the forgiver and the forgiven. Here are a few more examples of forgiveness in the face of seemingly unforgivable acts: 1. Eva Mozes Kor: A survivor of the Holocaust, Eva forgave the Nazis who imprisoned her and her sister at Auschwitz concentration camp. She even forgave Josef Mengele, the notorious doctor who conducted cruel experiments on prisoners. Eva believed that forgiveness allowed her to move on from the trauma of her experience and advocate for peace and human rights. 2. Azim Khamisa: Azim's son was murdered by a 14-year-old gang member in a case of mistaken identity. Instead of seeking revenge, Azim forgave the shooter and went on to establish the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, which aims to prevent youth violence through education and mentorship. 3. Mary Johnson: Mary's son was murdered by a young man named Oshea Israel. Years later, she reached out to Israel in prison and forgave him. The two developed a friendship and Mary even advocated for his early release. Today, they work together to promote healing and reconciliation in their community. These examples show that forgiveness is not always easy, but it can be a transformative and healing act.