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Encyclopedia > Redemption (religious)

For other uses of the word, see Redemption Redemption can mean several things: Redemption is a term in Christianity synonymous with salvation; or delivery from sins. ...


Redemption is a religious concept referring to forgiveness or absolution for past sins and protection from eternal damnation. Redemption is common in many world religions and all Abrahamic Religions. In Christianity redemption is synonymous with salvation. Absolution in a liturgical church refers to the pronouncement of Gods forgiveness of sins. ... Sin has been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, any willful disregard for the norms revealed by God is a sin. ... For the album by the Swedish band Opeth, see Damnation (album). ... The following is a list of religions. ... An Abrahamic religion (also referred to as desert monotheism) is any religion derived from an ancient Semitic tradition attributed to Abraham, a great patriarch described in the Torah, the Bible and the Quran. ... Beliefs Though enormous diversity exists in the beliefs of those who self-identify as Christian, it is possible to venture general statements which describe the beliefs of a large majority . ... Salvation refers to deliverance from an undesirable state or condition. ...



 

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