What does it take to forgive your killers, of a slow painful horrific death?

Question

Imagine people just say something bad to you and your revenge defensive mode kicks in. Imagine a slap in the face or a punch or something worse. But a crucifixion and a stoning? What does it take, or what is needed for people under such raw realities to be able to forgive their executioners and those involved.

Examples:

Jesus Christ: Then said Jesus, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34
Stephen: Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:60

Anonym · Accepted Answer

LOVE AND A SPIRIT LED BEING

Archer · Answer

If I am dead, what exactly is the effect of forgiveness,,,,,

Anonym · Answer

No.

Anonym · Answer

You'd either have to be mentally ill or not think much of yourself.  You have to draw the line of forgiveness somewhere, because it can go too far.

What does it take to forgive your killers, of a slow painful horrific death?

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