Being offended is not a condition imposed by another. It is a choice, and being offended is avoidable. My response to that student would be something like, "Isn

Being offended is not a condition imposed by another. It is a choice, and being offended is avoidable. My response to that student would be something like, "Isn't that great? Now you know how to repent." Might still warrant some research to see if the professor/preacher was overly harsh - I don't really like the emphasis on guilt, though it is important to recognize when you are wrong.