80. Critical Theory
Undeceptions with John Dickson
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Biblical Critical Theory
Chris argues that from the first page of the bible, we get a balanced view of nature and our care of it. It's not grounded in magical superstition where nature is sacred and full of spirits. Nor is it a disillusioned, rational view that sees nature as just a resource to use and abuse. In antiquity, he writes, every tree, every spring, every stream, every hill had its own genius lochi, its guardian spirit. These spirits were accessible to men, but were very unlike men. Centaurs, fawns and mermaids show their ambivilance.
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