Key Figures, Concepts, and History of Major Religions
Key Figures and Concepts in Major Religions
1.4 Important Figures: Muhammad (Islam), Buddha (Buddhism), John the Baptist (Christianity), Abraham (Judaism).
2. Meaning of Buddha and Concerns: The literal meaning and the mysteries of old age, sickness, and death that caused his concerns.
3. Origin of Abraham: From Ur of the Chaldeans, sent to Canaan in the 19th century at 75 years old.
4. Relationship Between John the Baptist and Jesus: Jesus’ mother Mary and John’s mother Isabel were cousins, making
Read MoreKant’s Philosophy: Rationalism, Empiricism, and Ethics
Relationship Between Rationalism and Empiricism
While not accepting the dogmatic rationalist metaphysics, Kant gives great importance to reason, including the concepts of the soul and God. He also rejects radical empiricism, which led to skepticism. Kant addresses emotivism, stating that moral imperatives are not driven by reason alone. He acknowledges Newton’s important contributions to physics, which influenced his understanding of knowledge. Rousseau argued that humans are not just intelligent
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Temptations in the Desert
After being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus is led into the desert, where he dedicates time to fasting and prayer. This mirrors Israel’s 40 years in the desert and our time of Lent. There, he is tempted three times, undergoing an internal struggle regarding his mission. These temptations represent human diversions and misconduct, reflecting the history of humanity from its beginning. Jesus is the new Adam. It is necessary for Jesus (God) to enter into the drama of human
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Christian Morality: Principles and Practice
Christianity: Revelation and Morality
Christian morality is rooted in the belief that Christianity is primarily the revelation of the mystery of God, who has shown Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The revelation of God precedes any moral message, as morality is secondary to the primary truth, which is God, in whom we believe.
Christian morality originates in God’s revelation. The moral agenda finds its origin in God’s revelation; it is not merely
Read MoreEarly Christianity: Origins and Development to 600 AD
Primitive Christianity
Primitive Christianity extends from the first century AD to the sixth century. Christianity, a religion that defines who is born of the Roman Empire to the east, extends across it. Religion comes from Religare and means to reunite our relationship with God. Postulates of Christianity:
- Belief in Jesus as the Son of God, and not only Son, but also God. Jesus is the foundation of Christianity to the present.
- The crucifixion (most miserable death) and resurrection of Jesus.
- The lessons
Christianity and Other Religious Traditions: A Historical View
The New Evangelization
To suit the new evangelization in the new millennium, in 2000, the whole Church re-launched the commitment to evangelization. This was a special impetus in efforts to reflect on the evangelization of youth. Proof of this is the World Day of meeting young Christians that have been developed throughout the world and have always been attended by the Pope. This went well with a line begun by Paul VI: the Church to make a more universal reflection of different cultures and peoples.
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