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    Different theories exist as to why or for whom Jesus Christ died on the cross for. Alsem in his article Meditation on Human Redemption rejected the Ransom Theory by explaining the meaning of sin‚ the importance of the crucifixion‚ and what we owe to Jesus Christ because of the crucifixion. Throughout his article he makes sure to deconstruct the Ransom Theory and construct the Theory of Satisfaction. It all started with the falling out of Adam and Eve‚ they were given all the riches and goodness

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    The novel Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival‚ Resilience‚ and Redemption‚ tells the story of Louie Zamperini‚ an Olympic athlete who turned United States airmen at the start of the second world war. This biography is written by Laura Hillenbrand and was originally published on November 16‚ 2010. Louie’s story is one of unheard of courage and faith as well as the horrific truth of human cruelty. To begin with‚ Louie’s military experience was one that was full of ups and downs. The novel and

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    Malcolm X lived a life marked by extremism. Confronted with extreme racism‚ Malcolm looked for extreme social and religious solutions; this would lead to both his redemption and his demise. This is the story of Malcolm X. Malcolm X lived a life of multiple identities. Born Malcolm Little in 1925‚ he was the son of a Nebraskan preacher. By the time he was in his teens he was known as ‘Detroit Red’ and had descended into a sordid lifestyle of petty crime and drugs. Following his murder at

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    Personal Redemption: A Way to Attain Ultimate Success Personal redemption is very hard to achieve‚ both mentally and physically. Amir’s search for redemption in his fathers eyes for the death of his mother and his remorse for Hassan’s rape results to his seek for redemption. Similarly‚ Thao’s quest for redemption is commenced by his gratitude toward Walt‚ as well as his remorse for trying to steal the Gran Torino. The quest for self redemption is a very hard and extensive procedure‚ not only

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    Nick Crain Comp 1 Redemption in “O brother Where art thou” “O Brother‚ Where Art Thou” is a film that is based in Mississippi in the 1930s. It’s the story of three friends‚ Everett‚ Pete and Delmar‚ who are escaped convicts and their journey through the south dodging the law. This story is loosely based off of Homer’s “Odyssey.” The men run into many obstacles while in the pursuit of a treasure like in the “Odyssey.” Everett‚

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    Running head: SIN‚ FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION Sin‚ Forgiveness and Redemption through Counseling 4-MAT #2 Mark McMinn Student ID # 23932465 Liberty University COUN 506 Course Section: Spring COUN 506_2011 Subterm: D Dead Line: May 13‚ 2011 Instructor’s Name: Dr. Donald Deel Date of Submission: May 8‚ 2011 Abstract Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling

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    27 2012 Atonement and Redemption‚ the Cure to Sin Sin will always be part of humanity‚ but the atonement of those sins is what matters in the end. What changes is the severity of the sin and the lengths one has to go in order to atone for those sins and redeem one’s self. In Hosseini’s novel‚ The Kite Runner‚ guilt‚ atonement of sins and redemption all show that no matter what a person’s sin may be‚ he or she will always be able to atone for that sin and find redemption. Amir’s sins are far worse

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    Loyalty‚ and the Quest for Redemption Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is an award-winning novel and considered one of today’s most popular‚ contemporary classics. The story is one of familiar themes such as loyalty‚ forgiveness‚ betrayal‚ love‚ and redemption. It follows the tale of Amir and how he must atone for his sins and find a way to “be good again” (Hosseini 2). The quintessential message of this book relies on the idea of second chances. Themes of redemption‚ betrayal‚ loyalty‚ and forgiveness

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    Atonement to Redemption “Hell is yourself and the only redemption is when a person puts himself aside to feel deeply for another person”-Tennessee Williams. In the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini‚ Amir‚ a young boy who grows up in Afghanistan lives his whole life with regret because he has betrayed his best friend Hassan. He is always trying to earn his father‚ Baba’s love. As years pass‚ Amir gets the chance to atone for his mistakes. When one sins there is a need for redemption; Hosseini

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    Hamlet and the Themes of Redemption‚ Moral Truths‚ and a Just Society Prince Hamlet‚ having returned home from school in Germany arrives to an upsetting scene to say the least. His father‚ King Hamlet is dead and his mother Gertrude has already remarried. Not just to any man either‚ the king’s brother Claudius who has already taken possession of the throne. As the gravity of the situation continues to sink in for Prince Hamlet he begins to suspect correctly that his uncle Claudius was responsible

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