Ek Nekron Survival Course for Orthodox Christians: No. 2, The Progress of Man Pt. 1
Oct 14, 2020
Explore the historical journey from the 1054 schism to the Enlightenment and its impact on modern Christian ideologies. Delve into the perils of spiritual pride and the consequences of seeking miraculous experiences without humility. Discover the rise of individualism in Renaissance art through Michelangelo's legacy. Examine the philosophical transformation from faith to individualism during the Renaissance and the ensuing conflict between rationalism and Orthodox spirituality. Uncover the Enlightenment's quest for earthly paradise and the shift away from traditional beliefs.
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Schism's Impact on Western Theology
- The 1054 schism triggered a deep Western shift from spiritual inwardness to outward, rationalistic theology.
- This shift led the West to struggle independently, losing connection with genuine Christianity's mystical traditions.
Scholasticism's Shift in Faith
- Scholasticism shifted Western thought from mystical exemplars to analytical and naturalistic views.
- It treated faith as a logic system, reducing living spiritual experiences to intellectual exercises.
Balance Reason with Spirituality
- Use reason and philosophy, but always filter them through the heart and genuine spiritual life.
- Avoid relying solely on naturalistic logic disconnected from mystical tradition and divine revelation.