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The Quest for Salvation (SQ 9)

The Quest for Salvation (SQ 9). What is it? What basic problems do religions address? What solutions do they propose?. Four patterns of salvation. 1. Individual, in this world. search for meaning desire to be remembered ideal of completion. 2. Individual, other-worldly.

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The Quest for Salvation (SQ 9)

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  1. The Quest for Salvation (SQ 9) • What is it? • What basic problems do religions address? • What solutions do they propose?

  2. Four patterns of salvation

  3. 1. Individual, in this world • search for meaning • desire to be remembered • ideal of completion

  4. 2. Individual, other-worldly • joining the spirit world • cosmic cycling or expansion • idea of judgment

  5. 3. Group, this-world • through the people • through tradition • in the kingdom of God (on border)

  6. 4. Group, other-worldly • like #2 (spirit world, judgment) • but with focus on group in the kingdom of God • Individuals not saved in isolation • Community of the just/blessed

  7. Paths to Salvation: How to achieve? • Knowledge • Action • Aesthetics • Submission • Grace (divine aid)

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