For Catholicism, the atonement of Jesus Christ allowed humanity to be saved from sin.
Atonement is a word that has its etymological origin in Latin and more specifically in the term expiatio , which is made up of the following components: the prefix ex , which can be translated as “outward”; the word pius , which is equivalent to “pious”; and finally the suffix -ción , which indicates action and effect.
Atonement is the action and effect of atoning . This verb refers to purifying oneself from guilt through some sacrifice, to complying with a sentence imposed by the authorities or to suffering certain tasks due to bad actions.
For example: “Atonement costs blood, sweat and tears,” “I was sentenced to ten years in prison: the hardest atonement I ever imagined,” “Two months of hard labor in Siberia was the atonement that the dissident had to pay for.” his sayings."
Atonement in religion
In the field of religion , atonement is a form of satisfaction for a sin , through which the subject is absolved of guilt by bearing his penalty. Sin is taken as an obstacle between man and God , and atonement is what allows this obstacle to be eliminated to clarify the relationship again.
Theology explains that the atonement demonstrates that God is benevolent (offers a way to the sinner) and just (demands punishment for sin). Whoever submits to the atonement cleanses his sin, accesses forgiveness of guilt and is freed from punishment.
Atonement involves a purification of guilt.
The sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Within the religious sphere, we have to emphasize that there is also what is known as the atonement of Jesus Christ . It is a term that is used to make clear the sacrifice that this figure carried out with the clear objective of being able to save humanity from sins. Specifically, what he did was suffer on his own skin not only the torture of a crucifixion but also his own death.
More precisely, it is determined that the atonement of Jesus Christ begins in the garden of Gethsemane , where it is said that he suffered the sins of man in his body and continued to do so until his death. Therefore, it is determined that in order for any human being to atone for his sins, he must follow the example of one who has faith in God , repenting of what he has done, obeying the commandments or receiving the sacraments.
"Atonement" in literature and cinema
"Atonement" (“Atonement”, en su idioma original), por otra parte, es una novela escrita por el inglés Ian McEwan que fue publicada en 2001. La historia transcurre en 1935 en la casa de campo de la familia Tallis.
Based on this novel, a film of the same title ( “Atonement” or “Atonement” ) was created, directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy .
An Oscar as well as several BAFTA and Golden Globe awards were received by this 2007 film that tells how the quiet life of an upper-class English family is shaken by the return of the eldest son as well as the arrival of a young friend of his.