Just and Sinner Podcast A Lutheran Response to Modernity (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 5)
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Jul 29, 2024 Dive into the complexities of skepticism in Christianity, emphasizing the need for assertive belief in historical truths like the resurrection of Jesus. Discover the significance of historical events over subjective experiences in shaping faith. Explore the philosophical clash between nominalism and realism, revealing insights into human essence, sin, and the divine. Uncover the connections between biblical wisdom and ancient pagan texts, while examining the implications of modern identity discourse on the soul and the necessity of a transcendent reality.
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Christianity as Assertion
- Christianity rests on assertions, not probabilities, especially the resurrection of Jesus.
- Without this assertion, there is no Christianity, as per Luther.
Centrality of Resurrection
- The historical resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity.
- Protestant liberalism errs in sidelining this truth.
Nominalism vs. Realism
- Nominalism posits that categories are human constructs, while realism views them as inherent in reality.
- Luther favored realism, aligning with the idea of universals existing in God's mind.