In my previous post I began explaining why I’m calling the teachings of Jesus the “origins of altruism.” Aren’t people naturally altruistic to some extent? Didn’t ancient Greek (and then Roman) cultures – the context in which Christianity emerged -- understood how we ought to behave to others, and insist people needed to be “good [...]
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Published on November 19, 2024 02:55