I think this is true. And it reminds me of Dostoevsky's scene with Jesus and the grand inquisitor. It reminds me of Ratzinger's book _The Yes of Jesus Christ_ and his point that it's ultimately a yes/no when it comes to Jesus. And, Albacete, who riffs on Ratzinger and says: "According to Cardinal Ratzinger, today’s Man is someone for whom Christianity is a past that does not concern him. It is not that the Christian faith’s contribution to history is not acknowledged (approvingly or disapprovingly). Many still see the Christian faith as an important source of values, ethical behavior, and religious or artistic inspiration. What is seen as irrelevant or as unnecessary is the point of departure that defines and specifies the Christian reality, namely, the historical events of the Incarnation, death, and resurrection of Christ." But what if these events can still be accessed today?
Another great lesson, Lawain! Thanks so much for sharing..
I think this is true. And it reminds me of Dostoevsky's scene with Jesus and the grand inquisitor. It reminds me of Ratzinger's book _The Yes of Jesus Christ_ and his point that it's ultimately a yes/no when it comes to Jesus. And, Albacete, who riffs on Ratzinger and says: "According to Cardinal Ratzinger, today’s Man is someone for whom Christianity is a past that does not concern him. It is not that the Christian faith’s contribution to history is not acknowledged (approvingly or disapprovingly). Many still see the Christian faith as an important source of values, ethical behavior, and religious or artistic inspiration. What is seen as irrelevant or as unnecessary is the point of departure that defines and specifies the Christian reality, namely, the historical events of the Incarnation, death, and resurrection of Christ." But what if these events can still be accessed today?