Creedal The Six: A Newsletter; plus Dominique Venner, Andrew Huberman, and a Debate
Apr 6, 2024
Explore the hero archetype in Christianity and the significance of faith, resilience, and suffering in character development. Learn about Dominique Venner's views on Christianity and the influence of Andrew Huberman in neuroscience. Get ready for an exciting conference with diverse speakers and early bird registration.
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Christ's Physical Resurrection Insight
- Christianity holds that Christ physically resurrected with a glorified body, not just a normal physical body.
- This resurrection is supported by strong evidence although faith remains a necessary grace to believe it.
Dominique Venner's Critique Explored
- Dominique Venner protested societal lethargy but was a pagan critical of Christianity, seeing Catholic rationalism as world disenchantment.
- The true disenchantment is due to modern technological society, not Catholicism itself, which contributes to erosion of identity and institutions.
Jesus as Ultimate Hero Archetype
- Jesus Christ fulfills the universal hero archetype but in a surprising way: a humble, sacrificial servant king.
- This redefinition of heroism explains rejection of Christ yet reveals the deepest meaning in Christian faith.