The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God S1 E12. The Christian Revolution: Why the cross changed the world
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Feb 6, 2024 The Christian Revolution: Why the cross changed the world explores the impact of early Christianity in reshaping human values, such as equality and compassion. It discusses how the crucifixion story of Jesus, despite being seen as foolishness, became a powerful symbol of self-giving love. The podcast also delves into the compassionate response of early Christians towards infant exposure, their establishment of public hospitals, and influence on the nursing profession. Additionally, it addresses the vision of a multicultural church, the failure of Western churches in embracing this idea, and the transformative power of belief in angels.
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Dawkins's Down Syndrome Controversy
- Richard Dawkins sparked controversy by suggesting it's immoral to have a Down syndrome child.
- Brendan O'Connor, who has a child with Down syndrome, challenged Dawkins's view.
Christian Compassion and Infant Exposure
- Exposing infants, a common practice in the Greco-Roman world, was rejected by Christians.
- Christians saw the image of God even in abandoned children, reflecting their compassionate ethic.
Hilarion's Letter
- Historian Larry Hertardo shared a letter where Hilarion instructs Alis to expose their child if it's a girl.
- This demonstrates the normalcy of infant exposure in Roman times.