#Ethics

Atonement is the act of adding one’s misdeeds to the annals of guilt while securing a divine or social “paid in full” stamp. It serves as a token of contrition and a self-satisfied proof that you can trade remorse for external forgiveness. From religious ceremonies to corporate apology letters, it functions as a universal tool. Its greatest appeal lies in the convenience of completing the inventory of one’s conscience through words and ritual alone. Without genuine remorse or change, however, it’s nothing more than an empty shelf for show.