Difference between revisions of "Propitiation"
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(The meaning of propitiation in Christianity is the atonement by Christ of the sins of mankind.) |
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In its [[religious]] usage, propitiation extends to [[sin]], such that it acts as retribution for sin. It is from the Latin word "propitiare", which means "to render favorable." | In its [[religious]] usage, propitiation extends to [[sin]], such that it acts as retribution for sin. It is from the Latin word "propitiare", which means "to render favorable." | ||
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Revision as of 05:05, June 13, 2015
Propitiation in ordinary usages means to placate an angry person.
In its religious usage, propitiation extends to sin, such that it acts as retribution for sin. It is from the Latin word "propitiare", which means "to render favorable."
The meaning of propitiation in Christianity is the atonement by Christ of the sins of mankind.