Michael McCullough discusses revenge and forgiveness on Speaking of Faith
“Anger in response to an injustice is as reliable a human emotional response as happiness is to winning the lottery or grief is to losing a loved one,” said Michael McCullough, author of Beyond Revenge: The Evolution of the Forgiveness Instinct and recent guest on public radio’s Speaking of Faith.
In a compelling interview with Krista Tippett, McCullough discussed the purpose and place of the revenge instinct—yes, instinct—in our evolution. He also explains that forgiveness, like revenge, is a response we can cultivate. What is so refreshing about McCullough’s research is that it gives us permission to feel what we feel, knowing our instincts serve a larger purpose. It also provides encouragement for nurturing our proclivity to forgive.
Check out the interview as well as stories and songs on revenge and forgiveness.
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