“It is a pity that the beautiful Christian metaphor “salvation” has come to be so hackneyed and therefore so despised. It has been turned into a vapid synonym for “piety”—not even a truly ethical concept. “Salvation” is something far beyond… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
“As a result of these high expectations surrounding a greatly valued ideal, health has become a salient metaphor for salvation, even for nonreligious Westerners.” — Meredith B. McGuire Copy Share Image
