Salvation vs Mercy - What's the difference?
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(religion) The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).
The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.
(uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
(uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion
(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
A blessing, something to be thankful for.
(phrasal) Subjugation, power.
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As a noun salvation
is (religion) the process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).As a proper noun mercy is
, one of the less common puritan virtue names.salvation
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Alternative forms
* salvatioun (obsolete)Noun
- In Islam, salvation is achieved by praying in the mosque to Allah and following the sunnah of Muhammad.
