Repentance
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| + | '''Repentance''' is the activity of reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or [[regret]] for past wrongs. It generally involves a commitment to personal change and resolving to live a more responsible and humane life. The practice of repentance plays an important role in the [[Soteriology|soteriological doctrines]] of the world's major religions where it is considered necessary for the attainment of [[salvation]]. In religious contexts it often involves an act of [[Confession (religion)|confession]] to a spiritual elder (such as a monk or priest). This typically includes an admission of [[culpability|guilt]], a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible. Within a secular context repentance may form part of the process of psychological healing that takes place during a course of [[psychotherapy]]. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Penitence]] | ||
| + | *[[Penitent Magdalene]] | ||
| + | *[[Remorse]] | ||
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Repentance is the activity of reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or regret for past wrongs. It generally involves a commitment to personal change and resolving to live a more responsible and humane life. The practice of repentance plays an important role in the soteriological doctrines of the world's major religions where it is considered necessary for the attainment of salvation. In religious contexts it often involves an act of confession to a spiritual elder (such as a monk or priest). This typically includes an admission of guilt, a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible. Within a secular context repentance may form part of the process of psychological healing that takes place during a course of psychotherapy.
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