Other FAQs

• What is unique about FoRGo?
  Simply put, our credentials and professional experience. We speak truth into an often complex and...
• Is it possible to teach people to forgive, become more resilient, and to grow?
  Yes. Science shows this quite convincingly. Most folks just need a little bit of guidance...
• Is FoRGo a Christian program?
  Yes and No. As Christians, we believe that the essence of the Christian faith is...
• What is the hardest part about forgiveness?
  Figuring out that you need to do it to become more resilient and to continue...
• What is the biggest barrier to forgiveness?
  Believing that you shouldn’t have to do it. It’s the other person’s fault, right? This...
• Does forgiveness mean letting the offender “off the hook?”
  No! Forgiveness is something that you do for yourself (or God) to feel better. Justice...
• What are the main health benefits of forgiveness?
  Improved spiritual well-being. You feel like yourself again. Improved mental and physical health are benefits...
• How does forgiveness help foster wellness?
  A life well-lived is a life where you forgive. In short, social support is one...
• Am I a bad person if I choose NOT to forgive?
  No. Just hurting....
• Is self-forgiveness a biblical concept?
  Everything is debatable. Our understanding of the Bible has yielded this observation: Nowhere in the...
• Why is the discussion about self-forgiveness framed as “moral self-forgiveness?”
  Wrongdoing usually has ripple-effects. Others are often hurt by our mistakes. Forgiving ourselves is good,...
• What are 5 quick things you can do to increase forgiveness of self or others right now?
  1) Pray for your enemy. Praying for one’s enemies is not the same as forgiveness, but...
• What is growth?
  We think of growth as the process of developing, sometimes painfully, emotional and moral maturity....
• What is the definition of resilience?
  The ability to bounce back from difficult things that happen. TIP: Tennis balls bounce when...
• Is it wrong to feel angry when someone hurts you?
  No, in fact we encourage people to embrace the positive aspects of anger, like seeking...
• Is there a difference between anger and hatred?
  YES! A very important difference! For example, you can be angry at a child and...
• What is UNforgiveness?
  Put simply, hate! Hate underlies most unforgiveness and it appears in the form of extreme...
• What is forgiveness?
  Forgiveness is the replacement of negative with positive emotions, thoughts, and behaviors toward yourself (self-forgiveness)...
• What is the goal of FoRGo?
  To create exceptional students, in body, mind and spirit. Exceptional COLLEGE STUDENTS, (and others) are committed...