Miracles of transformation
Joolz Saunders reflects on being a Quaker prison chaplain
There is no denying the fact that it is difficult to find ‘that of God’ in some prison inmates. We have to hope that with help they can change for the better. Jürgen Moltmann, in his book Theology of Hope, reminds us how hope strengthens and increases our faith if it is anchored in God. If we go along with this idea then we are more likely to treat people with positive regard and respect rather than dwell on their past and their mistakes. We are allowing change to happen and keeping possibilities open, even though we know that their crimes may be tabloid headline-worthy.
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