...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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Maybe just that they did merge for historically contingent reasons and thereby gave rise to or accelerated modernity? (Just guessing tbh)
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A bit like the joke about Quakers being ruthless in business but charitable as individuals... maybe ways were found to bury the.....
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...contradictions but eventually that does or will become unstuck
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