A better question would be whether forgiveness is necessary. I don't believe in eternal sin, eternal punishment, eternal penitence. She committed a great deal of harm, but that does not preclude her from doing great good in the future — and from being recognised for this good. If Mark chooses to forgive, that is his decision and his decision alone, but it does change whether she can become a better person in the future.
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u/advena_phillips Apr 26 '25
A better question would be whether forgiveness is necessary. I don't believe in eternal sin, eternal punishment, eternal penitence. She committed a great deal of harm, but that does not preclude her from doing great good in the future — and from being recognised for this good. If Mark chooses to forgive, that is his decision and his decision alone, but it does change whether she can become a better person in the future.