Dr. John Vervaeke Ep. 16 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Christianity and Agape
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Apr 3, 2023 Explore how Jesus redefined love through the concept of agape, emphasizing selflessness and community transformation. Hear a gripping journey of a former persecutor who embraced this profound compassion. Delve into how agapic love shapes identity and relationships, contrasting with romantic love. Lastly, uncover the connection between Christianity and ancient philosophies, revealing the complexities of love and personal growth in our modern world.
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Jesus as Kairos
- Jesus saw himself as a kairos, a turning point in history.
- He believed he was deeply involved in God's direction of history.
Agape
- Jesus viewed his participation in God as revealing a profound love, agape.
- Agape is a creative love, like a parent's love for a child, transforming non-persons into persons.
Metanoia of Agape
- Agape is not consumptive (eros) or cooperative (philia), but creative.
- It transforms individuals and reorients their consciousness (metanoia).