Heaven, for the Presbyterians, must resemble a banking establishment, with each soul tagged and docketed, and placed in the appropriate pigeonhole.
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In Margaret Atwood's "Alias Grace," the depiction of Heaven reflects a structured and orderly environment, reminiscent of a banking institution. This portrayal suggests that the afterlife is rigidly categorized, with each soul meticulously documented and classified, much like assets in a financial system.
This imagery hints at the Presbyterian belief in a highly organized spiritual realm, where individuals are not only accounted for but also assigned specific roles or places. The...
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