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| − | Penance has three related, but distinct, meanings: | + | '''Penance''' has three related, but distinct, meanings: |
| − | + | * the confession of [[sin]]s to a [[clergyman]] in order to receive [[absolution]]. | |
| − | * the confession of | + | * the [[punishment]] by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others. |
| − | + | * the private personal repentence to [[God]] of one's own sins. | |
| − | * the punishment by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others. | ||
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| − | * the private personal repentence to God of one's own sins. | ||
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
Revision as of 00:56, September 10, 2007
Penance has three related, but distinct, meanings:
- the confession of sins to a clergyman in order to receive absolution.
- the punishment by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others.
- the private personal repentence to God of one's own sins.