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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Repentance&#039;&#039;&#039; is a psychological and spiritual concept that denotes a person&#039;s decision to turn away from [[sin]] and moral wrongness, and to turn towards [[virtue]]. It is often associated with religious and philosophical contexts, but can also be applied in a secular context. The concept of repentance involves a change of mind and heart, leading to a change in behavior and actions.<br /> <br /> ==Etymology==<br /> The term &quot;repentance&quot; comes from the Old French &#039;&#039;repentir&#039;&#039;, which is derived from the Latin &#039;&#039;repentire&#039;&#039; meaning &quot;to regret&quot;. In religious contexts, it is often translated from the Hebrew term &#039;&#039;teshuvah&#039;&#039; and the Greek term &#039;&#039;metanoia&#039;&#039;, both of which imply a change of mind and heart.<br /> <br /> ==Religious Contexts==<br /> In many religions, repentance is seen as a necessary step towards [[salvation]]. It is often accompanied by confession of sins, prayer, and acts of penance.<br /> <br /> ===Christianity===<br /> In [[Christianity]], repentance is a key element of the faith. It is seen as a turning away from sin and turning towards God. The New Testament uses the Greek word &#039;&#039;metanoia&#039;&#039; to refer to repentance, which implies a change of mind and heart.<br /> <br /> ===Judaism===<br /> In [[Judaism]], the concept of repentance is referred to as &#039;&#039;teshuvah&#039;&#039;, which means &quot;return&quot;. It involves a process of self-examination, confession of sins, and a commitment to change.<br /> <br /> ===Islam===<br /> In [[Islam]], repentance is known as &#039;&#039;tawbah&#039;&#039;, which means &quot;to return&quot;. It involves a sincere turning towards Allah with regret for past sins and a commitment to avoid future sin.<br /> <br /> ==Secular Contexts==<br /> In secular contexts, repentance can refer to a sincere regret or remorse for one&#039;s wrongdoing or sin, and a commitment to avoid such behavior in the future.<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Confession (religion)|Confession]]<br /> * [[Contrition]]<br /> * [[Penance]]<br /> * [[Redemption (theology)|Redemption]]<br /> * [[Regret]]<br /> * [[Remorse]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Religious terminology]]<br /> [[Category:Christian terminology]]<br /> [[Category:Jewish terminology]]<br /> [[Category:Islamic terminology]]<br /> [[Category:Ethics]]<br /> <br /> {{stub}}</div>

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