DR. VISHAL MANGALWADI | Made in God's Image: How the Bible Shaped the Modern World
The Will Spencer Podcast
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Buddhism, Christianity, and the Roots of Freedom
This chapter examines the intersection of Buddhism and Christianity through the insights of a Roman Catholic priest who studied Buddhism in Tibet, illustrating philosophical disagreements about the soul and the concept of equality. It further explores the evolution of these ideas in the context of Western thought, highlighting the influence of key figures like David Hume and Thomas Jefferson on concepts of truth, free will, and human dignity. The dialogue critiques the modern understanding of freedom in America, emphasizing the overlooked impact of Protestantism and biblical principles on foundational political documents.
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