Shih Yo Chi
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One of the Christian concepts I'm having trouble reconciling with my current vision of Christ's teachings is "Forgiven" as it relates to "I've been forgiven for that". It seems that I hear a lot of Christians use "Forgiven" with the implication that they are absolved from any responsibility for the act. From my perspective, to be forgiven for something means that you won't be hated for an act. Forgivness is more for the forgiving person than the forgiven person since harboring hate for someone is very self destructive. It's still good for the forgiven person since it's good to know you aren't hated, but it doesn't absolve you of responsibility for your actions, and any debt to society. For example, a person could commit a crime, be sentenced to jail, and be forgiven by everyone they wronged, but that doesn't mean that they should get out of jail any sooner since they are forgiven.
Have I misinterpreted Christians' intent in forgiveness?
Have I misinterpreted Christians' intent in forgiveness?