RLST 112 Lecture : RLST 110 (61)
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>ultimate=1ontologically (the branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of being) real. >transformation=religion brings us to transformation, there needs to be a reason to change thus: human flaw->place of suffering that needs to be escaped. >provides a solution-how are we supposed to make right. >towards=process of moving from where we are to a better place. >means=the method used to get to a better place, religions are not pure however can be thought of as methods or models. B:god, guilt, and death by merold e. westphal. Not the right context on earth->not fulfilling b/c it doesn t live out our spiritual means. Mythical->ex. when ur going hunting u should only bring the weapons that past deities used . : the practice of using the same weapons as the deity is not as important as having a clean spirit. Goal: original purity->ex. escape goat->when all of ur sins are cast upon this goat.