Themes of Weakness in Salvation and Redemption
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What concept is suggested by the idea that salvation is never fully closed?

  • God's sovereignty allows redemption. (correct)
  • All people are inherently good.
  • Calvinism promotes predestination.
  • Forgiveness is unconditional.
  • What does the concept of hybrid movements imply about the nature of people?

  • All religions lead to the same moral outcomes.
  • People are fundamentally good and altruistic.
  • Religion serves to exploit personal gain. (correct)
  • Good and evil are relative based on circumstances.
  • Which belief is reflected in the idea that hate is a byproduct of certain ideologies?

  • Hate enhances community bonding.
  • Hate stems from misunderstandings of faith.
  • Only unconditional love is valid.
  • God's creation can lead to conflict. (correct)
  • How does the concept of mass wasting/mass movement describe societal dynamics?

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    What does the reference to 'forbidden fruit' indicate about moral choices in society?

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    Study Notes

    Salvation/Redemption

    • In Calvinism, the concept of salvation emphasizes that the door to redemption is never completely closed.
    • The doctrine of L.E.O. (Limited Existence Option) suggests reliance on God, indicating that He retains ultimate control over salvation.
    • Redemption is believed to occur only in the afterlife, emphasizing the temporal nature of human existence.

    Hybrid Movements

    • The duality of good and evil is framed as opposites, introducing the idea that their relationship involves inherent costs.
    • Human nature is not viewed as inherently good, highlighting the complexity of moral choices.
    • Religion is often perceived as a tool employed to achieve specific ends, rather than an intrinsic value.

    Forbidden Fruit

    • The narrative in Genesis presents Pagan sexuality as taboo, creating a contrast with established moral standards.
    • The choice made by Adam and Eve to embrace evil signifies a departure from goodness, with implications rooted in Leviticus.
    • Leviticus reinforces cultural taboos, including the prohibition against unisex clothing, reflecting societal norms.

    Hate

    • Hate is identified as a byproduct of certain beliefs and practices, revealing darker emotional undercurrents in societal interactions.
    • The assertion of a singular way to live is complicated by the presence of hate, suggesting that this negativity is intertwined with the human experience.
    • The idea that God opposes that which He has created presents a paradox, indicating tensions between divine intention and human actions.

    Mass Wasting/Mass Movement

    • Society experiences a perpetual cycle of mass wasting and movement, suggesting a lack of progress or direction.
    • Established truths are presented as elusive, making it challenging to find individuals who can be deemed purely virtuous or good.

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    Explore the concepts of weakness, salvation, and redemption in religious contexts. This quiz delves into Calvinism, forbidden fruit symbolism, and hybrid movements between good and evil. Test your understanding of how these themes manifest and influence beliefs about morality and the afterlife.

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