Explain Christian beliefs about justice, forgiveness and reconciliation. In order to explain the Christian viewpoint in relation to justice, forgiveness and reconciliation it is necessary to define these terms in their broader, and more secular perspective. This will then help to clarify the particular Christian position in this respect. Therefore, in order to properly consider what is meant by the term "justice," a logical, if not basic, first step is to look up the term …
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…which grasps the liberating power of the Gospel, he seeks to overcome Philemon's unjust attitude towards slavery. However, not only this but he also hopes that Philemon will forgive Onesimus for the problems he has caused and thus be reconciled with him. Therefore, it is through scripture that Christian beliefs on a justice, forgiveness and reconciliation can be formed as they are all fundamental to Christ's teaching and thus to the Christian way of life.