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'''''Savior''''' (or '''Saviour''') refers to a someone who has saved another from [[danger]]. It can also refer to someone who has [[help]]ed [[people]] achieve [[Salvation]]. Many [[religion]]s have a Savior, though the way they use the idea varies.
== Abrahamic religions ==
[[Christianity]]'s savior is [[Jesus]], the Christ.([[Gospel of Matthew]] 1:21) In [[Judaism]], Jesus is not considered a savior. They believe that the [[Messiah]], their own concept of a savior, has not yet come{{fact|date=November 2012}}. In [[Islam]], their savior is [[Mahdi]]{{fact|date=November 2012}}.
== Indian religions ==
In Hinduism, [[Shiva]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Devi]] are referred to as saviors.{{fact|date=November 2012}}
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