What is the difference between propitiation and expiation in the context of atonement?

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Propitiation involves appeasing or satisfying a deity's wrath, while expiation involves the removal or cleansing of sin. In the context of atonement, propitiation focuses on addressing the anger or justice of a higher power, while expiation focuses on removing the guilt or consequences of sin.

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