RELS 108 1nd Edition Lecture 13 Outline of Last Lecture I. Spirituality & Morality/EthicsOutline of Current Lecture II. SoteriologyIII. Salvation and DeathIV. Ways of Conceiving Salvation/Liberation Current LecturePerspectives on Liberation/Salvation in the Context of Human SpiritualitySoteriology- Study of salvation/liberation within the field of religious studies. - What do humans want? o Buddhism Enlightenment Nirvana = "that which saves" us from Samsara (conditioned/worldly existence) Nirvana is ultimate freedom & liberation o Hinduism Moksha is "that which saves us" from Samsara Liberation comes from the identification/joining of Atman & Brahmano Christianity Eternal life through Christ Christ is "that which saves" "Kenosis"= "self emptying" The emptying of one's personal will or egoo Islam "That which is saves" which is referred to as "Ifran". Ifran means "knowing/awareness" Ifran is connected to Islamic MysticismSalvation and Death- Death as End o Modern idea that is rooted in the Doctrine of Eternal Oblivion These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Soul dies when body dies, no re-birth Doctrine of Eternal Oblivion comes from "Annihilationism," which is a Christian idea/belief that apart from salvation in Christ, the final punishment is not hell as normally conceived; rather, hell is total non-existence. Annihilationism- apart from salvation is final non-existenceWays of Conceiving Salvation/Liberation1. Individual Salvation in this World o The Search for Meaningo Desire to be Remembered o Ideal of Completion2. Individual Salvation in Another World o Joining the Spirit Worldo Cosmic Cycling or Expansion- Tchich Nhat Hanh about Freedom (YouTube video watched in
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