Explore the challenges of finding meaning without God, homemade gifting and ancient philosophies, challenges of deconverting, discovering meaning through understanding oneself and others, origins and purpose of a blog about early Christianity, origins of Jesus' resurrection and growth of the early church, and personal journey of finding meaning after leaving the Christian faith.
Meaning can exist in a world without God through various ways and experiences.
In the ancient world, philosophers played a significant role in discussing and guiding the pursuit of a meaningful life.
The name Jesus is a transliteration of the Greek name Yaisus, derived from the Aramaic name Yeshua.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Meaning Without God
People find meaning in the world in various ways, but those without religious traditions may struggle to understand how meaning can exist without the belief in a God.
Ancient World's Pursuit of Happiness
People in the ancient world found happiness and meaning in similar things to what we enjoy today, such as family, friends, good food, and good drink. Religion served a different purpose than it does for many Christians today.
Ethics in the Ancient World and Philosophy
In the ancient world, ethics and the pursuit of a meaningful life were primarily discussed and explored by philosophers, not religious traditions. Philosophers provided teachings and guidance on how to have a happy and fulfilled life.
Paul's Persecution of Early Christians
Paul's persecution of early Christians was likely directed towards individuals rather than large organized communities. It's believed that Paul encountered and opposed followers of Jesus in a local context, possibly in the diaspora.
The Evolution of Jesus' Name Across Languages
The name Jesus is the anglicized form of the Greek name Yaisus, which was derived from the Aramaic name Yeshua. In translation, the name was retained in its English form rather than being translated to the corresponding language's equivalent, such as Joshua for Hebrew.
Many people of faith think, and strongly believe, that without an almighty, sovereign being over this world life would (and can!) have no meaning: it's just a matter of chance and circumstance with no ultimate end, no goal, nor purpose, no meaning.
Bart had that view for years, and feared that leaving the faith would lead to a purposeless, meaningless, chaotic, anarchic existence. As it turns out, that didn't happen. But why?
In this episode we explore the possibilities of meaning in a world without God.
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