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Atonement Vs Sin

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Atonement and sin are two different ideas that contradict each other. Sin takes one away from god and atonement closer to god. So, a sin is redeemed only by true atonement. The burden of a sin is always heavier, be it small or big and it needs to be atoned. Repentance helps in removing the guilt of one’s wrongdoings before god. When a sin is atoned, one is happy and the feeling of guilt is exempted.
Amir and Hassan were good friends with time Amir’s perception had changed due to his insecurities related to Baba. Amir was very scared seeing Assef with Hassan who asked Hassan to give the kite. It was the last time he could choose between saving Hassan and running away. He ultimately ended up running away as he was scared of getting hurt by …show more content…

After questioning one gets to the point that the reason for existence of mankind is passing immortality and eternal life. The atonement of Jesus Christ is the wonderful support in life. As said by Detroit Interfaith Council in Sin and Atonement, Repentance and Redemption in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Because this plan allows for our imperfections, sins, and mistakes, there is also a need for an atonement and for an Atoner andRedeemer. “. In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus Christ suffered harsh death, atoning for the people’s sins. The burden of the sins was bravely felt by Jesus, who did not step back from taking the ownership of atoning all sins.As written in What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Why was it necessary for Jesus Christ to sacrifice his life?, ” The Savior tells us:” For behold, I… have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer… even as I.”(Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-17)”.Atonement symbolizes a new thought process and a change in priorities about the truth, and turns one’s soul to God. Through the ultimate power of atonement, one wishes for goodness to give rise to a change in heart, a desire to quit evil and turn good. The reason for god not forgiving one for a sin without atonement is that god’s character of perfection is paradoxical. God can’t be just and merciful at the same time so if a person atones the sins …show more content…

To make full use of Jesus’s atonement in every individuals’ life, one should have faith in him, repent one’s mistakes. This will lead one to god forever, having faith in his forgiveness by atonement. God has provided the world a special day for atonement, to turn his wrath for sins and show his presence among the people. This day is important for the climax for every sacrifice, only on the Day of Atonement the representative could stand in the solemn meeting place between God and the people. On the Day of Atonement, one goat is sacrificed and the other is sent into the wild to die. The reason for this sacrifice is to purify the nation and the sanctuary of sins. The sacrifice for atonement did not suffice all sins at once. So, it had to be done repeatedly every year. The Day of Atonement is very significant in the people’s life.
Humans have a tendency to make mistakes but what matters is that a person realises all his wrongdoings and then chooses a path that would lead him to repentance. So, a quality by which it can be said that Amir was a good soul is that he accepted his offences and also decided to walk towards the right direction. Everyone must redeem all offences done on the Day of Atonement for the sake of peace and relaxation from the

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