Athena Strand’s grandfather forgives FedEx driver who allegedly killed her
The grandfather of a 7-year-old Texas girl who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a FedEx driver said that although he wants “five minutes alone in a cell with the psycho,” he forgives the heart…
So far no comments understand what forgiveness means. Forgiveness of fellow man doesn't require the offender to repent. However, it doesn't absolve the offender of punishment either. The grandfather forgiving the murderer is Biblical but so is putting him to death.
The reason forgiveness of others is unmerited is because Christ's gift of salvation is also unmerited. He has absolutely no obligation to save us, regardless of what we do, but He chooses to do so out of love.