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| − | '''Incarnation''' is a religious concept | + | '''Incarnation''' is a religious concept whereby a [[god]] or other divine being takes on human form. |
| − | The Incarnation is generally opposed by [[Unitarian]]s. | + | In [[Christianity]], the Incarnation refers to [[God]] becoming [[man]] in the person of [[Jesus Christ]]. Some believers describe this as "fully God, fully man"; see [[Trinity]]. The Christian Incarnation is generally opposed by [[Unitarian]]s. |
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| + | In Hinduism, an incarnation of a god is called an avatar. | ||
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Revision as of 19:37, November 29, 2008
Incarnation is a religious concept whereby a god or other divine being takes on human form.
In Christianity, the Incarnation refers to God becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ. Some believers describe this as "fully God, fully man"; see Trinity. The Christian Incarnation is generally opposed by Unitarians.
In Hinduism, an incarnation of a god is called an avatar.
Links
- Geese in the snowstorm - children's story illustrating the motivation behind the concept of Incarnation