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'''Forgiveness''' is offered by a moral superior to a sinner or villain. God, being without sin, can forgive sins; also, the son of God had the authority to forgive sins - even before his [[crucifixion]]; see [[Jesus Christ]]. Lesser mortals have the option of forgiving an offense: indeed, it is taking the moral high road to do so, and Jesus recommended it (even 77 or 70 x 7 times).

'''Forgiveness''' is offered by a moral superior to a [[sin]]ner or villain. [[God]], being without sin, can forgive sins; also, the son of God had the authority to forgive sins - even before his [[crucifixion]]; see [[Jesus Christ]]. Lesser mortals have the option of forgiving an offense: indeed, it is taking the moral high road to do so, and Jesus recommended it (even 77 or 70 x 7 times).

Is forgiveness free, or does it come at the price of some sort of [[apology]]? Can even Christ forgive those who do not repent? The classic formula when requesting forgiveness is (1) to acknowledge the offense, (2) to express regret for the pain caused, (3) and to promise not to repeat the offense.

Is forgiveness free, or does it come at the price of some sort of [[apology]]? Can even Christ forgive those who do not repent? The classic formula when requesting forgiveness is (1) to acknowledge the offense, (2) to express regret for the pain caused, (3) and to promise not to repeat the offense.