Christians are advised to repent their sins, acknowledging them and strive to do better. In return, Jesus forgives our sins when we admit that we are frail and fallen, willing to do better. For our efforts and struggles and admissions, the way to the kingdom of heaven is opened for us.
I am no Christian, but this conservative U-U admires much of Christian theology. The concept of sinning, admitting to it, being forgiven by the Deity, and then finding the way to heaven revealed to us--this whole pattern seems right, natural and appealing to me.
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