"There is no forgiveness without love
and no love without forgiveness."

But
Is forgiveness something freeely given,
or must, it be purchased?
Must it be earned?

When forgiven, do we then owe a duty of response?
Does forgiveness imply acceptance and indebtedness?
Can we, when forgiving, do so without self-satisfaction?
Does forgiving expect a gift of repayment, repentance?
Does forgiveness imply obligation?

How free can free forgiveness be
if the forgiven are grateful
and respond?