In all my years and studies I have found only one way to bring closure to painful experiences in life, whether this pain relates to death or a lesser loss. Of course this is true. As far as I can tell, forgiveness because of Christ in many if not most cases has little or no effect on the person who committed the trespass. It has everything to do with the spiritual, emotional and mental health of the person sinned against. The point is Christ demonstrated just how far we are to go in the giving of forgiveness.
Death is the ultimate illustration.
If we are to forgive this act of blaspheme against human life, then we certainly are to forgive all lesser acts. The first Christian martyr, Stephen, followed the example of Christ and forgave those misguided zealots who stoned him to death. By forgiving we strip the perpetrator of crimes against us of the power to control our lives. It's easy to say, simple to write about, hard to actually do. God's grace will enable us to take our pain to the Christ of the cross, put it at His feet, slam the door and walk away, leaving it with Him.