fixing a broken friendship or making peace after a disagreement

letting go of hurt and choosing kindness instead of anger

a symbol is a picture, object, or sign that stands for something else.

living happily with others, without fighting or hurting each other

Coventry Cathedral and reconciliation today

Religious education

In this unit pupils look at the huge question of forgiveness and reconciliation. This study focusses on the Christian tradition and analyses case studies of Coventry and South Africa to illuminate how Christian teaching inspired individuals to begin the difficult task of reconciliation.

Forgiveness: Is reconciliation possible?

Why is Coventry Cathedral famous around the world today?

What teaching of Jesus does Coventry Cathedral try to follow?

the destruction of the old cathedral in World War Two

What event led Coventry Cathedral to focus on reconciliation?

The Cross of Nails is a powerful {{}} for peace and healing.

Many of Jesus’ teachings are shared in the {{}} in the Bible.

Jesus said we should {{}} our enemies, not hate them.

How do Christians today use Jesus’ teachings?

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