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Dimensions of Forgiveness: An Untried Step Toward Character Education

Rodden, John
June 4, 2015

Source: (1997) [Speech by University of Texas professor John Rodden.] Vital Speeches 63(23).

University of Texas professor John Rodden believes that the prevalence of hate and violence in society is caused by people’s failure to forget past grievances. However, a peaceful future can be attained through the moral and intellectual education of the youth.

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