In the Christian religious orbit, however, (as compared to say a secular public school) defenders of the faith will maintain the abuser is nevertheless Saved® as long as (s)he maintained belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during the assault and will even maintain the victim is nevertheless Damned if they either failed to also so believe, or even questioned their faith during the attack since God chose not to protect them while one of His servants perpetrated the attack.
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.
