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What are some ways in which Jesus' name has been misused according to the content?
What are some ways in which Jesus' name has been misused according to the content?
His name has been used to justify crimes, frighten children, and inspire foolishness.
How does Nolan distinguish between Jesus and the concept of Christianity?
How does Nolan distinguish between Jesus and the concept of Christianity?
Jesus is portrayed as someone who stands above Christianity, embodying a figure for all humanity rather than being the exclusive possession of Christianity.
What is required to understand Jesus according to the text?
What is required to understand Jesus according to the text?
One must set aside preconceived ideas about him and approach him with an open mind without making assumptions.
Why is it difficult to approach Jesus without any presuppositions?
Why is it difficult to approach Jesus without any presuppositions?
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What example is used to illustrate the idea of perspective in understanding?
What example is used to illustrate the idea of perspective in understanding?
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What does the text suggest about historical objectivity?
What does the text suggest about historical objectivity?
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How is the awareness of global destruction characterized in the text?
How is the awareness of global destruction characterized in the text?
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What demographic experienced disorientation due to the global threats mentioned?
What demographic experienced disorientation due to the global threats mentioned?
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What are some of the alarming trends related to Earth's resources mentioned in the text?
What are some of the alarming trends related to Earth's resources mentioned in the text?
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What comparison does the author use to illustrate the growth of the world's population?
What comparison does the author use to illustrate the growth of the world's population?
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Study Notes
Jesus & Christianity
- Jesus was a person with strong convictions
- He was not the founder of Christianity
- Jesus should be judged on his own terms, not Christianity.
- He stands above Christianity as the judge of all it has done in his name.
Perspective
- We must have some kind of perspective to understand
- Historical objectivity without a perspective is an illusion.
Catastrophe
- This age is characterized by problems which may threaten humankind's survival
- The bomb is an example of how the world can destroy itself
- The exponential growth of population is a major issue
- Our current system is geared to profits and cannot solve our problems.
The Impersonal Forces of the System
- We have built a political and economic system that is counter-productive
- Nobody seems in control of it.
- This system is a monster which devours people
- The system is incapable of ensuring the bare necessities of life are evenly distributed
The Need for Honesty
- The situation calls for honest assessment and action
- It is time to stop fiddling while Rome burns
- The prospect of an unparalleled catastrophe can have a sobering effect.
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This quiz explores the perspectives on Jesus and Christianity, emphasizing the distinction between Jesus and the religion founded in his name. It also discusses contemporary challenges facing humanity, such as population growth and systemic issues within our political and economic frameworks. Engage with these thought-provoking concepts for a deeper understanding.
