It's argument is that progressive western values are a secularization of Christianity, similar to Moldbug's argument in his Dawkins essay
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Cupitt argues that humanism as it arose in Europe was inspired by the doctrine of the incarnation. Believing God could or would become.....
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...Human elevates the human to a high level or worth and importance.
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He also claims the spirit of critical thinking that characterised the enlightenment owed something to the intense examining of conscience...
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...in the Christian tradition. He argues that the historical Jesus was primarily a secular figure reacting against the Roman Empire......
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...his message was encased in theological trappings until it had an opportunity for actual expression which came with modernity.
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Obviously he sees progressive modernity in a very positive light unlike Moldbug who is critical of it...
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I found the similarities in their argument really interesting though so thought I'd share. End thread
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