When someone hurts or harms you, it seems like (at least at some point) one of two things should happen: either seek justice or offer mercy. It might be possible to do both in many cases, especially if justice can be done in a fairly timely fashion.
But if much time has passed, and the one harmed has been experiencing healing through God, or anything better than worldly justice, then it might be the only thing left (of benefit to the one injured) is to offer mercy.
The issue for society remains: should there be "justice" (consequences/ restitution) for society at large even if the particular injured doesn't need it?
Is "justice" ever just punishment? If so, is it really just?
But if much time has passed, and the one harmed has been experiencing healing through God, or anything better than worldly justice, then it might be the only thing left (of benefit to the one injured) is to offer mercy.
The issue for society remains: should there be "justice" (consequences/ restitution) for society at large even if the particular injured doesn't need it?
Is "justice" ever just punishment? If so, is it really just?
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