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Abstract
Reconciliation is a word full of profound inferences. It has implications steeped in the biblical landscape, yet it is also challenging to define. Using Miroslav Volf‘s guidance, twentieth century fiction, and film and pop music icons, this article seeks to glimpse a deeper biblical vision of grace and reconciliation. Volf observes that “[t]o triumph fully, evil needs two victories, not one.” Reconciliation sabotages and steals that victory from evil. Forgiveness and reconciliation do not negate justice; they provide the opportunity to go beyond justice and retribution. Simply put, reconciliation allows a terrible situation to be redeemed.
Recommended Citation
Johnstone, David M.
(2011)
"Progress to Reconciliation: A Journey with Lewis, Bono, and Spider-Man,"
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development: Vol. 10:
No.
10, Article 2.
Available at:
https://pillars.taylor.edu/acsd_growth/vol10/iss10/2
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