For forgiveness to occur, the offender must apologize. Why is this statement incorrect?
A) The offender must be willing to apologize.
B) Forgiveness is passive.
C) The offended person must initiate forgiveness.
D) The offended person must ask for an apology.

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Oftentimes, the offender will not apologize and so forgiveness is initiated by the offended. The offended person must come to terms with the situation and offer forgiveness, even if the offender has not recognized the wrongdoing.

For Forgiveness to Occur, the Offender Must Apologize