Sin and Reconciliation in a Range of Christian Denominations and World Religions

Sin and Reconciliation in a Range of Christian Denominations and World Religions

1. Catholicism

   • the ony Christian denomination that has penance as a sacrament
     • Based on biblical teachings: "confess your sins to one another" - James 5:16, "whose sins you forgive are forgiven, and those whose sins you retain are retained - John 20:23
   • Sin: The Catholic church recognises two types of sin; Mortal sins ( sins of a serious matter where the sinner performs the act with full intention and deliberate consent) and Venial sins (sins which do not meet the conditions of mortal sins)
     • sins can be forgiven through the sacrament of reconciliation
   • "The Lord never tires of forgiving... it is we who tire of asking for forgiveness" - Pope Francis
   • "if we really want to love we must first learn to forgive" - Mother Theresa

2. Islam

   • "anyone who makes peace between two people, the angels of Allah send blessings upon him" - Muhammad
   • Islam teaches that individuals in the society are brothers to each other and they must observe peace and reconciliation among themselves
     • "the practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions" - Nhat Hanh

3. Baptist Church

   • in order to be saved and for sins to be forgiven you must "accept jesus as your personal saviour"
   • "forgiveness is not an occasional act but a constant attitude" - Martin Luther King Jr.

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