In the modern world, with fewer people believing in religion, how does one attain redemption? Is redemption in the traditional sense even possible today?

I believe redemption is possible, albeit in a somewhat different form than known traditionally. Humans are by their very nature extremely flawed creatures, so cultures since the dawn of time have struggled to facilitate the individual's redemption. Redemption allows the individual to not only take responsibility for past mistakes, but move forward toward a brighter future. Traditionally, in the West, redemption was achieved by giving your life to Jesus Christ and being "washed in the …

…in many different forms. It can be as simple as saying "I'm sorry." The crux of closure is it marks the end of one era in an individual's life and the beginning of another. It doesn't mean the interpersonal relationships damaged through the wayward soul's actions will snap back into their original place. It does mean, however, that the healing can begin and the poor decisions made previously may eventually be forgiven, if not forgotten.