re·demp·tion
rəˈdem(p)SH(ə)n/
noun
-
1.the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.“God’s plans for the redemption of his world”
synonyms: saving, freeing from sin, absolution “God’s redemption of his people” -
2.the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
synonyms: retrieval, recovery, reclamation, repossession, return Redemption is such a churchy word – and one of those words that shut people down. The only other place I remember using the word Redemption is when my mother and I would redeem Green Stamps.