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Definition:
Soteriology is the study and/or doctine of salvation. The word stems from the Greek
soterion, which means "deliverance." Different religions, and even different sects
within the same religious tradition, can have varying perspectives on just what the correct
soteriology should be. For example, some Christians follow a soteriology of faith alone,
whereas others allow for the performance of good works to have some salvational value.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
