2006-08-21 19:44:33 · 20 answers · asked by Mustafa 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pray for forgiveness.
2006-08-21 19:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not all faiths believe in sin and the need for repentance. Mine doesn't. I don't really even know what a sin is. Aren't these concepts only found in the Abrahamic religions?
2006-08-22 03:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Buddhism 'sin' has everything to do with your mental motivations. So no action is always a sin and any action could be a sin.
It all depends on your mental motivation.
'Repenting' is done by meditating on your actions. If your action produced a negative result, or suffering in someone else, you should make sure you do not take that action again and if possible rectify the problem you created.
2006-08-22 02:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Buddhist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in hinduism one can repent 4 their sins by praying to the lord 1st and then doing some good deeds tht would make up 4 ur sins,like donation , service in temples and meditation with full concentration on god.
i personally dont think this works coz once a loss done u can nvr mend it by doing anything.if its a mistake then its okay but not 4 a grave sin.
1 has to face the consequences of wht 1 does!
2006-08-22 02:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by palashi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the sin. I'm LDS.
Recognize they've committed a sin.
Feel remorse for the action(s).
Ask God for forgiveness.
Rely on the atonement of Christ.
If the sin effected other people, do what you can to make it right.
Some sins require a confession to the Bishop, and require forgiveness from the Church.
Don't repeat the sin.
2006-08-22 02:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People in my faith do not commit sins, so repentance is not necessary. It is not that we are perfect -- it is that we do not believe in the concept of sin.
2006-08-22 02:51:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a "me and Jesus" thing - no ritual, no sacrament.
Often repentance involves simply asking for forgiveness. Some people seek out accountability partners with whom they can discuss their shortcomings and their weaknesses and gain strength from their advice. Still others may perform good works as a pleasing sacrifice to God.
2006-08-22 02:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by jimbob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repent in Hebrew it means a change of mind.
2006-08-22 04:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by The Redeemed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Recognize that I haven't lived up to the precepts I have vowed to practice.
2. Resolve to do better.
3. If it is helpful, discuss the matter with friends and/or teachers.
(zen Buddhist)
2006-08-22 02:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by Bruce P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We pray to God and tell we are truly sorry for what we've done...and we admit that we are sinners and that we want to be washed clean in the Blood of Jesus...then we ask for forgiveness!! Tell you what...it feels good to repent and be forgiven!!
2006-08-22 02:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christian.... Ask God to forgive me.....and it is done through the blood Jesus shed for me.... He paid my sin debt... There is a song that goes.. I owed a debt I could not pay, He paid a debt He did not owe.....Christ Jesus paid a debt that I could never pay.. I fast and pray quite often...Jesus is wonderful, I love Him
2006-08-22 02:52:14 · answer #11 · answered by Godb4me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋