[NYer]

Saint John’s Ladder expresses the Orthodox view that spiritual perfection, theosis, salvation is not something attained all at once, as by a leap, but comes after a long arduous process of spiritual striving or askesis.

Is this not true for all religions? What I have noticed though is that 'converts' and 'reverts' , gleefully immerse themselves in the pursuit of spiritual perfection, more so than those who take the faith of their fathers, for granted. Hence, they assiduously make the climb of their own volition.

[Kolokotronis]

" Is this not true for all religions?"

Not at all. The Western Protestant concept of salvation is completely different. We've all been asked "Have you been saved?" by some Protestant door knocker or acquaintance. The concept of theosis is not something that happens all at once. More on theosis later as I have to get ready for court. This thread is great, isn't it!