(from the article `Eastern Orthodoxy`) ...sin is viewed as a punishable crime, and grace is understood to grant forgiveness. Hence, in the West, the aim of the Christian is justification, ... This historical contrast coincides with a theological polarization: the Eastern Fathers conceived the God–man relationship in terms of person... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/25
The path or process whereby an individual can become a god. For example, in ancient Egypt and Rome, some rulers were made gods after their death. Deification was common in the ancient world,... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
De`i·fi·ca'tion noun [ Late Latin deificare to deify: confer French déification . See Deify .] The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis; excessive praise. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/26