Difference between revisions of "The Fall"

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* We were created in the image and likeness of God.  The image is something we never lost.  The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see [[Theosis]]).
 
* We were created in the image and likeness of God.  The image is something we never lost.  The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see [[Theosis]]).
  
* We believe in a divine communion with God.  And this communion, known as ''theosis'' is the entire purpose of creation. See [[Purpose of Life]].
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* We believe in a divine communion with God.  And this communion, known as ''theosis'' is the entire purpose of creation. See [[The Purpose Of Life]].
  
* Adam and Eve were not created perfect.  Rather, they were created innocent.  It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis.
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* Adam and Eve were not created perfect.  Rather, they were created innocent.  It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis. See [[Atonement]].
 
 
See [[Atonement]]
 

Revision as of 16:56, 14 July 2008

  • God is not "angry". His disposition to mankind never changed. Mankind's disposition to God is what changed with the fall. See Atonement.
  • We were created in the image and likeness of God. The image is something we never lost. The likeness is something which we strive to fulfill (see Theosis).
  • We believe in a divine communion with God. And this communion, known as theosis is the entire purpose of creation. See The Purpose Of Life.
  • Adam and Eve were not created perfect. Rather, they were created innocent. It was always to be their purpose to achieve theosis. See Atonement.