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Glorification

Glorification is the act or process of making something glorious or worthy of praise, and the resulting state of being glorified. In everyday language it can refer to the magnification or honor of a person, event, or idea, as well as the praise or celebration surrounding them. The term appears in religious, cultural, political, and secular contexts, and can also describe the use of praise or propaganda to elevate a subject beyond its ordinary standing.

In Christian theology, glorification is a technical term for the final stage of salvation. It denotes the

In secular discourse, glorification often refers to the portrayal or celebration of individuals, deeds, or national

Related concepts include glory, the beatific vision in theology, sanctification, and discussions of propaganda or mythmaking.

transformation
of
believers
to
reflect
the
likeness
of
Christ,
the
reception
of
resurrected
bodies,
and
participation
in
the
fullness
of
God’s
life
at
the
end
of
time.
This
concept
is
typically
positioned
as
the
culmination
of
justification
and
sanctification,
though
its
exact
nature
and
timing
vary
among
denominations.
Across
traditions,
glorification
emphasizes
divine
praise,
perfection,
and
the
ultimate
fulfillment
of
the
human
purpose
in
communion
with
God.
events.
It
can
occur
through
media,
commemorations,
or
rhetoric
and
may
function
as
praise,
inspiration,
or
propaganda.
Critics
argue
that
excessive
glorification
can
obscure
complexity
or
misrepresent
reality,
while
proponents
contend
that
it
can
foster
moral
example,
social
cohesion,
or
collective
identity.