Transforming anger into forgiveness is a powerful and transformative journey, as exemplified by Sarah Gregory. In an article for The Atlantic, Elizabeth Bruenig recounts how Gregory wrote a letter to her grandmother’s killer, James Barber, who stands on death row in Alabama. Barber had murdered her 75-year-old grandmother while under the influence in 2001, causing years of anger and resentment. However, in the fall of 2020, Gregory decided to let go of her pain and offer Barber forgiveness through a letter. To her surprise, Barber responded with immense gratitude and love, and they started to converse regularly.
Their conversations never touch on Barber’s impending execution, but the anger turned into what appeared to be genuine love. Gregory feels that an “eye for an eye” punishment is no longer justifiable, and Barber is at peace with what’s coming. Although American justice is often driven by anger, this journey may prove that forgiveness is the most powerful force.
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