Opposition to the concept of atonement, which is the idea that a person can make up for wrongdoing through suffering, payment, or divine sacrifice.
From 'anti-' (against) + 'atonement,' from 'at' + 'one' + '-ment' (Middle English concept of 'making at one' or reconciliation). This term names the rejection of atonement theology.
Some philosophers argue that 'antiatonment'—the idea that you can't just suffer away your sins—is actually more morally mature than accepting atonement excuses!
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