Thank you for getting it. Forgiveness, in the Christian ideal, is not some penny candy to be handed out to make yourself feel good no matter what wrong you’ve suffered. Doing so cheapens it.
If one does that the sinner suffers no consequence for his acts. He’s free to continue to sin against others freely in their minds. “I can molest the rest of his kids because he will forgive me no matter what I do.”
That’s not being a Christian, that’s helping to create monsters.
True forgiveness must be earned by asking for it and then truly repenting of your evil deeds. Only then can true Christian forgiveness be offered. And that, my friend, is a gift beyond any earthly price.
Happy Easter.
In this situation, with the father and son, it’s a wonderful example of a father’s protection and love. The father was justified in how he responded. Law enforcement and the courts appear to have agreed.
As for forgiveness....I think it’s so wrong to expect that to be even considered in this situation. Much time needs to pass before that can be even in the equation..if it ever is or needs to be.
I believe there are some offenses that only God can forgive that we are not capable of doing nor should we have to.
You have a good Easter too....
CW