Joining the discussion are Professors Michael Waldstein and Timothy Kelly, both passionate scholars of Sacred Theology. They unravel the depths of atonement and salvation, delving into what it truly means that Christ died for our sins. The conversation touches on the emotional weight of St. Matthew's Passion, contrasts between Lutheranism and Catholicism, and the connection between sin, pride, and divine love. They also explore the role of community and redemption, painting a rich picture of how Christ's sacrifice transforms humanity.
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Michael Waldstein's Harnoncourt Experience
Michael Waldstein shares his experience attending Harnoncourt's rehearsals in Salzburg.
He describes it as a remarkable pedagogy in the faith centered on Bach's religious music.
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Love Reunites Broken Relationships
Atonement involves reuniting a broken relationship through love.
The guilty must re-experience love's pain to change their relationship to the wrongdoing.
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Atonement Heals Creature-Creator Relation
Sin wounds the relation between creature and creator, not God himself.
The atonement restores that relation for the creature's good, not God's need.
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In 'Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow', Yuval Noah Harari examines the future of humanity, predicting that in the 21st century, humans will strive for happiness, immortality, and god-like powers. The book discusses how technological developments, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, will shape human society. Harari speculates on the possibilities of overcoming death, creating artificial life, and the potential risks and philosophical implications of these advancements. He also explores the impact of humanism, individualism, and transhumanism on our future and questions the continued dominance of humans in a world increasingly driven by data and algorithms.
Summa Theologiae
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St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae is a monumental work of systematic theology, aiming to present a comprehensive overview of Christian doctrine. It's structured around questions and articles, exploring various aspects of faith and reason. The Summa covers topics such as God, creation, the human person, salvation, and the sacraments. It's considered a cornerstone of Catholic theology and has profoundly influenced philosophical and theological discourse for centuries. Its enduring relevance lies in its systematic approach and integration of faith and reason.
That Christ died for our sins is at the heart of of the Christian faith: “For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received: how that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3). But what does it mean that He died for our sins? How did Christ’s death save and redeem us? Prof. Michael Waldstein and Professor Timothy Kelly join the editors to contemplate the mysteries of salvation.
The theme of today’s episode is closely linked to our project at The Josias, as we write in our About page, “A truly Catholic account of politics cannot be understood except with reference to the whole perennial wisdom of practical and speculative philosophy, and to the integral tradition of Sacred Theology.” Today we contemplate the “vertiginous heights” of Sacred Theology.
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