It creates new families. Today, you'll be with me in paradise. When we are truly reconciled once again with our brother or sister it feels like heaven, because there is a little bit of heaven reflected in that forgiven relationship. Diversity is beautiful. It, too, is a reflection of heaven.
Forgiveness is always a gift.
No one ever deserves it. When we do wrong we generally expect to be punished. When we hurt someone we are not surprised when they try to get even. Forgiveness doesn't get caught up in those kind of games. Forgiveness is a gift that can only come from a truly free person.