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)