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+====== The Holy Qurbono ======
+===== SACRIFICE IN GENERAL =====
+**Sacrifice** is the fundamental act of religion, through which we acknowledge our **dependence on God** and express our **desire for union with Him**. This desire is symbolized by offering a **gift to God**, representing our intention to offer **ourselves** to Him. However, due to **sin**, sacrifice also takes on the character of **expiation**.
+Through sacrifice, we not only affirm our **dependence on God** as our **Creator**, but also confess our **sinfulness** and our need for **God's forgiveness**. This is symbolized by the **immolation** of the gift, such as the shedding of the blood of an animal victim. When God accepts the sacrifice, it brings about **reconciliation**, and the acceptance is signified by receiving back the gift in **communion**, symbolizing **God's blessing**.
+Thus, sacrifice is a deeply religious act where man, by offering himself through a **victim**, turns to **God**, who is his ultimate **good** (offering or oblation), and renounces **sin**, which is his **evil** (immolation). The divine acceptance of the sacrifice **sanctifies** the offering and establishes the sought-after **heavenly alliance** (communion).
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