Redemption
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Redemption is the profound moral and spiritual transformation in which a flawed or fallen individual seeks and attains forgiveness, renewal, and a chance to reclaim their humanity.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Effie White seeks redemption for past mistakes | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
moral concept
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spiritual concept ⓘ theological concept ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
inner peace
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reclaiming one’s humanity ⓘ reconciliation ⓘ restoration of broken relationships ⓘ |
| hasDefinition | a profound moral and spiritual transformation in which a flawed or fallen individual seeks and attains forgiveness, renewal, and a chance to reclaim their humanity ⓘ |
| involves |
acknowledgment of wrongdoing
ⓘ
forgiveness ⓘ moral growth ⓘ moral transformation ⓘ renewal ⓘ repentance ⓘ restoration of dignity ⓘ spiritual transformation ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWith |
hope
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moral rehabilitation ⓘ second chances ⓘ spiritual salvation ⓘ |
| isCentralTo |
Christian theology
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many religious traditions ⓘ narrative arcs in literature and film ⓘ |
| isContrastedWith |
damnation
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despair ⓘ |
| isDebatedIn |
ethics
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philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| isDepictedIn | tragedy-to-hope storylines ⓘ |
| isViewedAs | a process rather than a single event ⓘ |
| occursThrough |
acceptance of responsibility
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acts of restitution ⓘ ethical change ⓘ forgiveness granted by others ⓘ sincere remorse ⓘ |
| presupposes |
a fallen or flawed state
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moral failure ⓘ prior wrongdoing ⓘ |
| relatesTo |
atonement
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forgiveness ⓘ grace ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ salvation ⓘ |
| requires |
freedom to change
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moral agency ⓘ time for transformation ⓘ |
| resultsIn |
greater compassion for others
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renewed identity ⓘ restored moral standing ⓘ |
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Effie White seeks redemption for past mistakes