Reconciliation
Encyclopedia
Reconciliation may variously refer to:
- Bank reconciliationBank reconciliationA Bank reconciliation is a process that explains the difference between the bank balance shown in an organisation's bank statement, as supplied by the bank, and the corresponding amount shown in the organisation's own accounting records at a particular point in time.Such differences may occur, for...
- Truth and reconciliation commissionTruth and Reconciliation CommissionThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a court-like restorative justice body assembled in South Africa after the abolition of apartheid. Witnesses who were identified as victims of gross human rights violations were invited to give statements about their experiences, and some were selected...
Religion
- Sacrament of Penance (Catholic Church)Sacrament of Penance (Catholic Church)In the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the method by which individual men and women may be freed from sins committed after receiving the sacrament of Baptism...
, also known as Reconciliation - Reconciliation (theology)Reconciliation (theology)Reconciliation, a theological term, is an element of salvation that refers to the results of atonement. Reconciliation as a theological concept describes the end of the estrangement, caused by sin, between God and humanity. John Calvin describes reconciliation as the peace between humanity and...
, a theological concept that refers to an aspect of salvation
People and politics
- Reconciliation (conflict resolution)Conflict resolutionConflict resolution is conceptualized as the methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of some social conflict. Often, committed group members attempt to resolve group conflicts by actively communicating information about their conflicting motives or ideologies to the rest...
, re-establishing normal relations between belligerents - Reconciliation (ethnic relations), restoring mutual respect between individuals from different cultural backgrounds
- Reconciliation (United States Congress)Reconciliation (United States Congress)Reconciliation is a legislative process of the United States Senate intended to allow consideration of a budget bill with debate limited to twenty hours under Senate Rules...
, a legislative procedure in the United States Senate
Arts and culture
- Reconciliation (Josefina de Vasconcellos)Reconciliation (Josefina de Vasconcellos)Reconciliation is a sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos.Originally created in 1977 and entitled Reunion, it depicted a man and woman embracing each other across barbed wire. In May 1998 it was presented to University of Bradford as a memorial to the University's first Vice-Chancellor Professor...
, a sculpture by Josefina de Vasconcellos
See also
- Reconcile (FluoxetineFluoxetineFluoxetine is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is manufactured and marketed by Eli Lilly and Company...
), an anti-anxiety medication - ConciliationConciliationConciliation is an alternative dispute resolution process whereby the parties to a dispute agree to utilize the services of a conciliator, who then meets with the parties separately in an attempt to resolve their differences...