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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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