propitiation

How to use propitiation in a sentence

• The fundamental difference was that the sentiment animating them was not love, but fear: propitiation rather than adoration.

  The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont | Louis de Rougemont

• As truly as guilt is a real thing, as truly as God's condemnation of sin is a real thing, a propitiation is needed.

  Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians | James Denney

• The objection I refer to discredits propitiation in the alleged interest of the love of God.

  Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians | James Denney

• The genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.

  Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John Lord

• She satisfied her conscience by lading their ship with precious gifts destined for the propitiation of the Enchanter.

  Baron Bruno | Louisa Morgan