In my view, there are two mechanisms that could explain the endurance of Christianity in the face of changing social norms and cosmovision.
The first mechanism is not that different from other religions: tradition. Lots of people find relief in replicating what their parents and close persons rely upon. Lots of people feel comfortable and confident in institutions with a long history, a clearly defined hierarchy, and, more or less, clear norms.
The second mechanism is the intervention of the Holy Spirit, that constantly encourages the weak and the frustrated hearts of Christians and leads them to put their eyes on Jesus.
I know little of Chesterton, but I presume he somehow valued more the first mechanism...
Does the author examine why Islam or Hinduism have continued for so long? What is it that's unique about Christianity vs other long time religions?
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In my view, there are two mechanisms that could explain the endurance of Christianity in the face of changing social norms and cosmovision.
The first mechanism is not that different from other religions: tradition. Lots of people find relief in replicating what their parents and close persons rely upon. Lots of people feel comfortable and confident in institutions with a long history, a clearly defined hierarchy, and, more or less, clear norms.
The second mechanism is the intervention of the Holy Spirit, that constantly encourages the weak and the frustrated hearts of Christians and leads them to put their eyes on Jesus.
I know little of Chesterton, but I presume he somehow valued more the first mechanism...
Greetings Athenaeum, I hope you’re well, wishing you a merry Christmas.
I’ve been seeing your notes for a while now, just wanted to say thank you for always sharing something interesting.
I thought you may enjoy my approach to history, through the lens of historic books, this time, the 17th-century, and a new perspective on Christmas:
https://open.substack.com/pub/jordannuttall/p/a-complaint-at-christmas?r=4f55i2&utm_medium=ios
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