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57). The question whether the soul is the same as the body or different from it, was one of the Indeterminates
proscribed questions (ERE. IV. 234).
Christianity which claims to be the fulfilment of Judaism and which is complementary to that religion, is grounded principally upon the following seven points of belief:
(1) the blissfulness of existence in the Garden of
Eden, (2) the temptation to eat the fruit of the Tree of
Kilowledge of Good and Evil, (3) the consequent fall, (4) redemption by the "Key of Knowledge”, i (5) crucifixion, (6) resurrection, and,
(7) ascension.
Christians profess no definite belief about the soul, and openly range themselves against transmigration. Salvation, too, is not to be bought by merit or works, but is a matter of grace to be obtained through the favour of Christ. According to the Nicene Creed, a Christian is expected to subscribe to the following formula of faith:
We believe :
1. (1) in one God .........
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