Program: #5117
Topic: Forgiveness
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
The Rev. Juan Reed is an Episcopal priest in Chicago for whom God's command to do justice is more than just words. He has transformed the ministry of St. Martin's Episcopal Church by speaking out publicly on issues of equality.

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Sermon Segment

 
Rabbi Irwin Kula, President of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, says to be a master at forgiving others, we need to become masters of asking to be forgiven. The four "Rs" of asking for forgiveness are Recognize, Regret, Resolve and Repair.

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Interview Segment

 
Hosts Lillian Daniel and Lydia Talbot in conversation with Rabbi Irwin Kula who says, whether it's mystery in the Christian community, the uncertainty of truth in Jewish life, or the surrender to something bigger than yourself in Islam, most of the time the fundamental state to be in the world is uncertain.

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Reflection Segment

 
Writer Jason Byassee shares how a political rivalry ended with a handshake of peace.

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