reconciliation
reconciliation means to restore peace and harmony, fix relationships and friendships. in Christianity it is also associated with Jesus reconciling humanity with God through his death. it is an important aim of organisations such as the World Council of Churches.
denominations | explanation |
Catholicism | reconciliation is one of the 7 sacraments of the Catholic church. they believe reconciliation with others and with God are significantly important. they also believe peace should be kept through reconciliation and forgiveness |
Quakers | famously very pacifist and believe there is that of God in everyone so they actively work for peace and reconciliation |
quote | explanation |
“there is that of God in everyone” | we should reconcile and be at peace with everyone |
“make every effort to live in peace with everyone” | we should reconcile and be at peace with everyone |
“forgive as the lord forgave you” | we should act in God’s image and be at peace with everyone |