The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance, “dedicated to the principle that teaching forgiveness and nonviolence are forces for peace, physical healing and psychological equilibrium,” will celebrate the 13th annual International Forgiveness Day (IFD) on Sunday, August 2nd.

The celebration is designed to honor Heroes and Champions of Forgiveness, Nonviolence and Peace. This year’s honorees are Representative John Lewis (GA), for his leadership in the civil rights movement and his acts of forgiveness and Marianne Williamson, for teaching peace and forgiveness throughout the world.

For more information on the celebrations and their programs, visit their web site.

Submitted by: Roselle Kovitz

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