Religious Studies GCSE
Mercy and forgiveness
What Mercy and forgiveness means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Mercy and forgiveness
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God's willingness to forgive those who genuinely repent, especially during Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Topics that use Mercy and forgiveness
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covenant
- Creation
- Diversity of Jewish Belief
- Divine Judgement
- Divine Justice
- Free will
- Immanence
- Life after death
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