Abstract / DOI
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness: Towards a Doctrine of Salvation. Guilt «coram Deo» questions the human beeing’s ability to live. In contrast, forgiveness enables a process of new creation based on the event of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the church’s duty to support different ways of handling guilt, without occupying it theologically. Apart from civil requirements the church nevertheless must emphasize the metaphysic background of guilt and forgiveness.