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Just and Sinner Podcast
How Roman Catholicism Led to the Enlightenment
Dec 11, 2023
This program defends Lutheranism against the claim that the Enlightenment and modernity were solely the cause of secularization. It explores how Roman Catholicism influenced the Enlightenment and challenges the idea that the Reformation caused modernity and secularization. It discusses the Jesuits' use of skepticism and departure from classical proofs, analyzes Descartes' view of the knowledge of God, explores Sharon's evangelism strategy and views on faith and conduct, examines the influence of Sharon on ethics and secularism, and discusses the significant role of Jesuits in shaping Enlightenment thought.
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- Roman Catholicism, through figures like Pierre Charron, played a significant role in promoting political secularism and the separation of religion and state.
- The Jesuits' approach to apologetics, which involved studying various religious traditions and seeking commonalities, influenced religious ecumenism and paved the way for liberal tendencies in figures like Pope Francis.
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The Role of Pierre Charron in Shaping Political Secularism
Pierre Charron, a Roman Catholic priest, is considered the father of political secularism. He promoted the idea that the secular authority, rather than religious revelation, should determine legal and moral norms in the state. Charron argued that individuals should trust the authority of the sovereign in matters of belief and religious truth. His philosophy laid the groundwork for the divorce between the role of the state and that of theology, contributing to the development of secularism in government.
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