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    It is not the case that If forgiveness is a performative or normative act rather than an emotional achievement, then overcoming resentment is a possible consequence of forgiving, not a necessary precondition.

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    • 1.Forgiveness without overcoming resentment seems incoherent—resentment is precisely the emotional state forgiveness targets and resolves.
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    • 2.A purely performative forgiveness lacking emotional sincerity may be dishonest or manipulative rather than genuine moral action.
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    • 3.If resentment persists after forgiveness, the wronged party remains psychologically harmed, undermining forgiveness's moral purpose.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.Performative acts (like promising or declaring) change social reality through utterance, independent of internal emotional states.
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    • 2.If forgiveness is normative, it can be a duty or commitment one performs even while still feeling resentment initially.
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    • 3.Emotional healing often follows behavioral change; repeated acts of forgiveness can gradually dissolve resentment over time.
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