Second, forgiveness loosens the stranglehold of guilt in the perpetrator. It allows the possibility of transformation in the guilty party, even if a just punishment is still required.

• 第二，冒犯者会被罪疚感箝制，而饶恕能将这箝制予以松绑。即使可能还是会有惩罚，但饶恕让冒犯者能有机会改变。