Basic Ideology 101 – #6
Nov 30th, 2008 by Jack Lhasa
Redemption. We talked about this idea a little in Developmental Theology 089. I believe that redemption is a concept that needs to be completely phased out of the human vocabulary. As an example, I’m going to post two definitions here.
redemption – noun
1. an act of redeeming or the state of being redeemed.
2. deliverance; rescue.
3. Theology. deliverance from sin; salvation.
4. atonement for guilt.
5. repurchase, as of something sold.
6. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.
7. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.
8. conversion of paper money into specie.
redeem – verb (used with object)
1. to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.
2. to buy back, as after a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure.
3. to recover (something pledged or mortgaged) by payment or other satisfaction
4. to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods.
5. to convert (paper money) into specie.
6. to discharge or fulfill (a pledge, promise, etc.).
7. to make up for; make amends for; offset (some fault, shortcoming, etc.)
8. to obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom.
9. Theology. to deliver from sin and its consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner.
Okay, Let’s think about these definitions for a moment. The most important thing to notice is that the idea of ‘redeeming’ or ‘redemption’ is based entirely on something that was supposed to have been paid for to begin with. The problem with this is that with the promise of redemption, we accept a debt. This will not do for free-thinking people.
Redemption no longer has a reason to exist. Instead, things should be paid for at the time of service, or things should be free. We seek redemption for our actions. We should have a free conscience after our actions, thus negating the need for redemption.
Our thoughts have no business creating the state of debt or guilt that brings on this concept. We should pay for our thoughts accordingly and promptly, and not take on states of debt at all. If we can do this, then we can experience true freedom.
Jack
I Listen.
Basic Ideology 101
Battle #6
Freedom.
(definitions care of Dictionary.com)
