The Meaning of `Atonement' Changing Over the Years

From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: October 12, 1995 | Copyright information


NPR All Things Considered

10-12-1995

The current dictionary definition of the word ``atonement'' is different from how the Nation of Islam defines it. The meaning appears to vary somewhat based on its historial and religious affiliation.

ROBERT SIEGEL, Host: The official call for a `Holy Day of Atonement' as put forth by Minister Louis Farrakhan has been open to interpretations and we found a few.

On Monday night in Chicago, one member of ...

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