I think that to forgive is dangerous because you are sweeping wrongdoing under the rug.  It is a synonym for excusing bad behavior.  How would you respond to this?

When we forgive, we try to see the other person as a person of worth, not because of the wrongdoing, but in spite of this.  When we forgive, we separate the person and the action.  We accept the other as a worthy person, but we do not accept the unjust action.  That action was wrong, is wrong, and always will be wrong.  So, we do not excuse the behavior, but instead have a change of heart toward the person.

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