In my worldview this is the difference between apology and repentance. Both are necessary in different contexts but it's also important to recognize the differe

In my worldview this is the difference between apology and repentance. Both are necessary in different contexts but it's also important to recognize the difference and indicate at least to yourself which one you're doing or receiving. There are probably ways to phrase "repentance" that are less religiously charged but it is a moral issue so this language works fine for me.