Wisdom words on Forgiveness (Bishop Angaelos):

"As Christians, we also believe in forgiveness; but, forgiveness is by no means synonymous with ignoring justice. Forgiveness ensures that our own hearts are not entangled in a web of anger and resentment, or corrupted by feelings of hatred or revenge. Forgiveness is ultimately liberating and empowering, but at the same time, justice is essential - not for the purposes of punishment but to secure and protect our societies in which people must respectfully live side by side." 

{Coptic Orthodox Bishop Anba Angaelos at a March 10th, 2016, press conference in Washington, D.C.}