@mostlyharmlessalchemist: Many religious traditions distinguish honoring someone’s humanity from approving of what they did: Jesus teaches, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Romans 12:17–21 counsels against repaying evil with evil or taking revenge. These teachings can support wishing someone well or treating them decently without denying the harm or restoring contact. Jewish funeral tradition emphasizes kavod ha-met, honoring the dead, and treats care for the deceased as a sacred kindness. That respect does not require endorsing the person’s actions in life. The Qur’an says not to let hatred lead you to injustice and calls for justice (Qur’an 5:8). That can mean acting fairly toward someone who harmed you while still recognizing their wrongdoing and maintaining boundaries. Whether the person is living or dead, you can uphold their basic dignity and still tell the truth about what happened. You do not owe affection, trust, forgiveness on demand, reconciliation, or unsafe contact. Naming the harm someone caused & maintaining boundaries are not disrespectful. Honoring someone as a person doesn’t mean pretending they were harmless or owing them closeness. It takes integrity to hold both truths at once.

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