Redemption

Redemption is a religious concept referring to forgiveness or absolution for past sins and protection from eternal damnation, generally through sacrifice. Redemption is common in many world religions and all Abrahamic Religions, especially in Christianity and Islam. In Christianity redemption is synonymous with salvation. It can also refer to being forgiven from being evil, (e.g. Darth Vader was redeemed and died as the man he was born as). Howev... more
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