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

joining the spirit world cosmic cycling or expansion idea of judgment

3. Group, this-world

through the people through tradition in the kingdom of God (on border)

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

Paths to Salvation: How to achieve?

Knowledge Action Aesthetics Submission Grace (divine aid)