Atonement

Atonement: satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends.

I believe that atonement for past sins and mistakes is possible, if the proper actions are taken and for certain situations. If you accidentally do something, and you make up for it later like you spill something, or you run into someone and knock them down then atonement is very possible. However, if you intentionally bring harm to someone whether verbally or physically, I feel that atonement is very difficult, especially if you are not sincere about it. I think it can also only truly work when the person that did the wrong thing and the other person involved forgive (one forgives the other, and the person forgives himself) then atonement can work, otherwise, there's no way to truly be atoned for the action.