I grew up going to church but I’m not religious now and I never really understood this part.
Please, no answers along the lines of “aha, that’s why Christianity is a sham” or “religions aren’t logical”. I don’t want to debate whether it’s right or wrong, I just want to understand the logic and reasoning that Christians use to explain this.
Latter-day Saint beliefs are that one’s intent and internal desires play a role. Thus, a non-repentant person wouldn’t desire forgiveness, and wouldn’t be forced by Jesus to accept it.