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1. Abrahamic Traditions

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   Abrahamic traditions constitute a family of monotheistic religions—Judaism (religion), Christianity, and Islam—that trace their spiritual lineage back to the patriarch Abraham (patriarch)) (Ibrahim). These faiths share common narratives regarding a singular, omnipotent deity, the transmission of divine law through prophets, and an [eschatological](/…

2. Atonement

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   Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA)
   PSA represents a refinement of the Satisfaction model, particularly influential in Reformed theology. In this view, Christ is viewed not merely as satisfying a debt but as undergoing the legal penalty prescribed by divine law for human sin.
   A central tenet of PSA involves the concept of "imputation," where the guilt of humanity is transferred to Christ, and Christ's perfect righteousness is trans…

3. Atonement

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   | Ransom Theory | Captor (Satan/Sin) | Liberation by Payment | Philosophical problem of dealing with the Devil. |
   | Satisfaction Theory | God the Father | Restoration of Honor/Debt Payment | Determining the exact value of infinite satisfaction. |
   | Penal Substitution | Divine Law | Legal Punishment/Bearing of Penalty | Potential for viewing God as inherently punitive. |
   | Moral Influence Theory | Believer (Internal) | Exemplary Demonstration of Love | Danger of minimizi…

4. Euclidean Geometry

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   Metaphysical Implications
   Beyond its physical applications, Euclidean geometry served as the primary model for deductive reasoning in philosophy and theology until the Renaissance. The certainty derived from the fact that $A=B$ and $B=C$ guarantees $A=C$ provided a reliable template for logical argument. The rigidity of its structure was often interpreted as mirroring the unchangeable nature…

5. Executive Power

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   Theoretical Foundations and Historical Development
   The modern understanding of executive power is frequently traced to Enlightenment-era political philosophy. Thinkers such as Locke and Montesquieu) developed theories advocating for a separation of powers to ensure liberty, assigning the execution of laws to a distinct executive authority [2]. In pre-modern systems, executive functions were often fused with royal or sovereign prerogative…