Forgiven but Not Forgotten: The Past Is Not Past

by Ambrose Mong, George Yeo (Foreword)

This work explores issues of forgiveness and reconciliation in countries that had experienced political conflicts, civil war, and even genocide. It attempts to move beyond mere discussion by examining case studies and the initiatives taken in dialogue and reconciliation. In many cases, religion can be a force for peace and play a significant role in resolving conflicts. This work also examines the relationship between justice and forgiveness, emphasizing that there will be no peace without justice and no justice without forgiveness. Human justice is fragile. Thus, respect for rights and responsibilities must include forgiveness in order to heal and restore relationships.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2020

About the author

Ambrose Mong, PhD, is assistant parish priest at St Andrew's Church, Hong Kong, part-time lecturer and research associate at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications with James Clarke and Co Ltd include Guns and Gospel: Imperialism and Evangelism in China (2016), A Tale of Two Theologians: Treatment of Third World Theologies (2017) and A Better World is Possible: An Exploration of Eastern and Western Utopian Visions (2018).