Opposition to or rejection of the religious concept of atonement, or a system opposed to making amends through spiritual sacrifice.
From anti- (against) + atonement (from at-one-ment, meaning reconciliation with God). This theological term emerged in 19th-century religious debates as some philosophers and theologians questioned traditional Christian doctrines.
Some religious philosophers argued for antiatonement positions—they believed Jesus's death shouldn't be necessary for forgiveness, challenging centuries of Christian doctrine about how salvation works!
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