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    Analysis of the Value of Forgiveness in Marriage: A Case of “African Bible on the Ground” in Laikipia County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-11) Shamala,Khayimba Bernard
    Forgiveness is core value of humanity and enhances health relationships, psychological and physical wellbeing of people. It reveals the meaning and purpose of human existence. To the divine institution of marriage, forgiveness is a core value of marital success. The Church across the globe and Kenya in particular has been championing and fostering forgiveness in marriage, Despite of this, conflicts and lack of forgiveness continue to escalate in most marriages. This is an indication that there is a weakness in the methodologies employed in teaching forgiveness. This necessitated the current study to investigate methodologies and approaches used at the ABG and to establish the efficacy of these methods and approaches. Four objectives guided the current research: firstly, to study the causes and consequences of conflicts and lack of forgiveness experienced by couples who visit the ABG, secondly, to investigate methodologies and approaches used in teaching the value of forgiveness in marriage at the ABG, thirdly and to assess the significance of forgiveness in marriage at the ABG. Fourthly, to recommend strategies that enhance forgiveness in marriage at the ABG.The study the functionalist theory of human values and linked it with the cognitive theory of forgiveness. The literature reviewed unveld the gaps in knowledge which were filled with the current study. Study inquiries besides premises aided this research preparation of instruments, which were questionnaires, interviews and FGDs schedules. The study was justified for it was timely when conflict in marriage is at an alarming rate globally and precisely in Kenya. The research engaged an evocative survey strategy then data remained analysed both quantitatively and in-depth qualitatively. The findings revealed that there were different causes of marital conflicts: they included unmet expectations, consumption of alcohol, interference with in-laws and friends, poor communication, childlessness and lack of forgiveness. Further, the findings indicated that these conflicts had negative consequences that included psychological traumatic experiences, living marital single life, low self-esteem, termination of marital relationships, separation, divorce and other health issues. Moreover, the results indicated that there were many different coping styles but forgiveness is the essential foundation of a happy marriage. Besides, the study established that there are different methodologies and approaches of teaching forgiveness at the “African Bible on the Ground”, they were Bible therapy model, lecture method, listening to the story and pain of others, dialogue, empathy, remorse and repentance and reflection at the feet of the cross of Jesus. Others were visual aids, rituals and a walk on the ABG. The methods and approaches were found to be effective because the couples admitted having experienced healing fashionable in their relationship and family life. The study recommends that the causes of conflicts and identified and methods of teaching forgiveness be applied to assist couples live peacefully in their marital life. There is need for healing and peace