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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Forgiveness (to me) does not mean that trust has been reinstated. It simply means acknowledging that the past cannot be changed, but one must still move forward and not remain stagnant. It allows me to move on.

- Atheist, raised Muslim
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But do you let the person who hurt you have another chance at hurting you again?[/quote]

I am Hindu and forgiveness is not a big focus. Dharma and staying on the righteous path oneself is important. Treating others well etc.

Personally, and reflective of that tradition, I think forgiveness can be helpful in some situations to help the wronged person move on. But there is no obligation to forgive someone or grant them some kind of absolution so that the person who did the wrongdoing can feel better about themselves. (Not saying that other religions require it in that way - but I have sometimes seen ppl repeatedly wrong others and then expect forgiveness, which I think puts an unfair burden back on the victim.)[/quote]

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