As for Christianity, is presumably not the problem. In the course of the time no doubt has gained adherents of this religion is greater than that of any other religion as well. It should be stressed is not about the influence of various religions that is the calculation in this book, but the particulars concerning the influence of individuals. It is not like Islam, Religion Christianity was founded not by one but two - Jesus and St. Paul - because it's recognition of the services on the development of religion is to be divided equally between the two men.
Jesus laid the foundations of basic ethical ideas of Christianity, including a spiritual standpoint as well as basic ideas about the behavior laku.manusia. While Christian theology foundations managed by the St. Paul. Isa offering spiritual messages while St. Paul add it into the shape of the cult of Jesus. More than that, St. Paul is the author of the important parts of the New Testament and is an advocate of the first people to embrace religion in the first century Christians the birth of the religion.
Isa countless young age when he "died" (another case with the Buddha or Muhammad), and left behind only a limited number of followers. When Jesus died, his followers consisting only of a small Jewish sect. New by the writings of St. Paul and his preaching perseverance indefatigable, a small sect was transformed into a dynamic force and a larger movement, either of Jews or not. From there-eventually-grown into one of the major world religions.
Due to these things while people assume St. Paul was the one and not the Jesus who is more presentable as a founder of the Christian Religion, because it's his place in the list order this book should be higher than Jesus! Though it is difficult to imagine what form of Christianity without St. Paul, but the opposite is also very clear: without Jesus, Religion Christianity would not exist at all.
Instead, it appears no reason to suppose Jesus held responsible for any circumstances such as the assessment of Christian churches and individuals adherents of Christianity and then, especially since Jesus himself did not agree with such attitudes. Among them, for example a religious war between the schools of Christian, cruel slaughter and the hunt against the Jews-is a contradiction with the attitude and teachings of Jesus. It seemed no reason to suppose that the action was approved by Isa.
In addition, although modern science was first grown in the countries of Christian adherents in Western Europe but it is not taxable if it is deemed the responsibility of Isa. Naturally no one among the leaders of Christians interpret the teachings of Jesus as a call to conduct scientific investigation of the world in the physical sense. The opposite is true: flock bondongnya Roman society embrace Christian Religion either result in the decline of common basic technologies as well as the general level of interest in science.
That science happens to grow in Europe is actually a hint of culture passed down through the generations in harmony with the way the scientific mind. It absolutely has nothing to do with the teachings of Jesus, but thanks to the influence of Greek rationalism which is clearly reflected in the works of Aristotle and Euclid. It is worth noting the emergence of modern science is not in the glory-glory and holiness of the Christian ecclesiastical power but at the start dawning renaissance, the time when Europe is trying to renew the legacy before Jesus.
The story of Jesus's life if it is associated with the New Testament is certainly familiar to readers, because it can be boring if chewed again. But, there are also aspects that are still worth noting. First, most information we get about the life of Jesus is the gift of the erratic, unpredictable maze. In fact we do not know who his real name. Most likely the original name Yehoshua, a common Jewish name (the English call Joshua). And any year of his birth is uncertain, although the year 6 BC can hold onto.
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Even in death no matter who it should be clearly known by his followers, is also unclear to this day. Jesus himself left no writings at all, so really everything about her life fairy holding on to explain the New Testament.
Unfortunately, the teachings of Jesus in conflict with each other in many subjects. Matthew and Luke present an entirely different version of the last words spoken by Jesus. Both of these versions at first glance appear to originate from direct quotations from the Old Testament.
Surely not a coincidence Isa able mcngutip goods from the Old Testament. For, although Jesus Christian priest, he himself is actually a devout Jew. It's often pointed out that Jesus is in many ways very similar to the prophets of the Old Testament and he was deeply affected by them. Like the prophets, Jesus has extraordinary charm of personality that leaves an indelible impression, and so met him. Isa one who has power in the sense that real charisma really is.
In contrast greatly with Muhammad, who held religious and political power on the one hand, Jesus did not yunya political influence in his lifetime or in the next century. (The man did have an indirect influence political developments in the long run). Jesus spread the influence of fully within the scope of ethics and is a spiritual leader.
When the relics of Jesus only in quality as leaders rnata spirituaI, of course, right when people question the extent to which spiritual ideas influence the world. One of the central teachings of Jesus of course was the Golden Rule. Now, the Golden Rule it is accepted by many people, whether he is Christian or not as a standard of moral behavior. We may not always act on the basis of the benchmark, but at least we try to scour the rails. If Jesus really is the first formulator of standards and guidelines that have been accepted as almost a universal principle, we can be sure he is worthy seated in the first order of this list.
But, the fact remains that his name, the Golden Rule is actually already a benchmark so the handle Judaism, far sebetum Jesus was born. Reverend Hillel, the Jewish leaders who lived a century before Christ openly say that the Golden Rule is the main benchmark of Judaism.
It is not only known to the Western world but also the East. Chinese philosopher Confucius-Cu has been proposed to this conception in the year 500 BC. Also words like that contained in the Mahabharata, a collection of ancient Hindu poem. So, the fact shows that the philosophy contained in The Golden Rule is accepted by almost every major religious group.
Does this mean that Jesus had no original ideas of ethics? Not so! View high-quality and bright on offer in Matthew 5:43-44:
You heard what was said that you should love your neighbor and hate thine enemy. But I tell you, have mercy on those who curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for those who grudge to you and mistreat you.
And the previous sentence reads "... do not fight crime. If they slap your right cheek, offer your left cheek also."
Now, this opinion is not part of Judaism at the time of Jesus nor the handle so the other religions. It can be ascertained is that unheard of. If this idea is widely adopted, I did not hesitate nor waver in the slightest put Jesus first in the list.
But, the reality show fad that idea is not expanded correctly. Instead, it is generally not acceptable. Most followers of Christianity rnenganggap command "Love your enemies" can only be realized in a perfect world, but can not walk as guiding behavior in the world we all live today. Generally, teaching is not implemented, and also do not expect others to do so. The children were so we do not give teachings. The most obvious teaching of Jesus is still a kind of teaching is fundamentally a group and not through the following suggestions are tested first.
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