A worthy attitude

"Do not forgive them, even if they know not what they do."

Um... I think I know what you mean there. However, considering this is a play on one of the most moving revelations of love in all of history, thank you Jesús el Nazareeno, I am moved to pontificate, not just for our host's sake, but for those interested:

If we truly are judged as we judge, or as the prayer teaches, are forgiven as we forgive, one might want to consider mercy a good idea, at least. Srsly, u guys, true forgiveness is a worthy attitude for any child of the Divine. Let not your heart ever be corrupted with thoughts of vengeance. (As I read here a while back, it might spoil your aim.)

That said, in the practical and mundane outworking of life in this mortal realm, "forgive" =/= "forget." You don't put the convicted embezzler back in charge of the books, nor leave the pederast on the streets (much less in charge of the children). You don't re-elect the RINO who betrayed you. It is significantly easier to forgive when you first ensure there is no opportunity for repeat offense. Ever. No matter how much forgiveness is involved or contrition is expressed.

So, what I'm saying is, if the situation requires it, utterly without malice, and replete with holy mercy,
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nuke 'em all and let God sort it out.