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According to Romans 1:21-22, what happened to people's thinking when they did not glorify God?
Why does Providence study the worldviews of ancient civilizations?
What is the purpose of studying false gods and texts at Providence?
What do the first two commandments prohibit?
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What is the ultimate invitation from God according to the passage?
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What was the main subject of conversation during the 1931 walk of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Hugo Dyson?
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According to Tolkien, what do myths reflect despite containing error?
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What is the purpose of studying pagan mythology in a Christian school, according to the authors?
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What motivated ancient people to create gods and worship them, according to the authors?
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What is the authors' definition of a 'myth'?
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Study Notes
Importance of Studying Mythology
- In 1931, C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien, and Hugo Dyson had a conversation about mythology, where Tolkien explained that myths contain fragments of truth despite containing errors.
- Studying mythology can point to truth, even if the myths themselves are not true.
Why Study Pagan Mythology at a Christian School
- Myths can reveal truth by contrast, highlighting the errors in pagan myths and the truths presented in Scripture.
- Ancient people created gods to worship in order to get what they wanted, revealing humanity's desire to control all things.
Understanding Idolatry
- Romans 1:21-22 explains how people knew God but created their own gods, exchanging the glory of the immortal God for false idols.
- The first two commandments prohibit having other gods and making false idols.
Benefits of Studying Mythology
- Understanding history, including belief systems, allows us to examine our own lives and avoid repeating past mistakes.
- Studying mythology provides a contrast to the holy, righteous, and loving God, highlighting the absurdity and cruelty of false gods.
Curriculum at Providence
- The school curriculum includes studying worldviews, including religious beliefs, from ancient civilizations to modern ideologies like Marxism, agnosticism, and atheism.
- The goal is to understand how humanity has turned away from the one true God and how God continually invites us back to Him through Jesus Christ.
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Description
Discover the significance of studying mythology, inspired by the conversations of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Hugo Dyson. Learn how myths shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
