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What does it mean?
Religious faith offers cleansing from sin through sacrifice.
In plain terms
Sinners are cleansed by a sacrifice made for them.
What can you take from it?
Belief in sacrifice can bring spiritual relief.

Where it applies

  • religious service
  • spiritual struggle
  • confession

Putting it to work

  • faith practice
  • religious study

Questions to consider

  • How do you seek forgiveness?
  • What does redemption mean to you?

Another view

It relies on specific religious doctrines not shared by all.

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