salvation
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This ancient Greek and Roman school of thought, which argues that a shift in perspective can turn regret and fear into a state of calm acceptance, is what Semple calls “salvation through reason.”
Islamic fasting is oriented toward submission to divine will, while Christian penance is animated by gratitude for the incarnate God who suffered, died and rose again for the salvation of humanity.
When I think back on most of those meals, I remember not salvation but a certain chill.
From Salon
Kong also fails to stop it from escaping into the sea, presumably leaving humanity’s salvation or destruction to be decided by You-Know-Who.
From Salon
It is a national memorial to our independence and our salvation.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.