Did his ideas contribute to any field other than religion & spirituality?
Can any of his ideas be applied outside of the Christian perspective?
Feel free to support your answers with Bible passages.
2007-12-04 00:25:37 · 21 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure, I have heard many non-believers say they think Jesus is the role model we should all try to live by, but they refuse to have a personal relationship with Him and scoff at the possibility of anyone having a personal relationship with a dead man from 2000 years ago.
You cannot have a personal relationship with Jesus unless you have first had a personal encounter with Him first, just as Saul/Paul did.
grace2u
2007-12-04 00:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
According to these noteworthy individuals and references , yes:
*** gt The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived ***
The historian H. G. Wells said that a man’s greatness can be measured by ‘what he leaves to grow, and whether he started others to think along fresh lines with a vigor that persisted after him.’ Wells, although not claiming to be a Christian, acknowledged: “By this test Jesus stands first.”
It would seem from this statement from a non-Christian that he meant in all fields!
==On the matter of secular perspective , please note:
The reference work The Historians’ History of the World observed: “The historical result of [Jesus’] activities was more momentous, even from a strictly secular standpoint, than the deeds of any other character of history. A new era, recognised by the chief civilisations of the world, dates from his birth.”
*** g 12/06 p. 3 The Greatest Man of All Time
“It would require much exotic calculation,” Time magazine reported, “to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all human history—has been Jesus of Nazareth.” It added: “A serious argument can be made that no one else’s life has proved remotely as powerful and enduring as that of Jesus.”
2007-12-04 00:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by thomas_tutoring2002 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wager a good bet that many of his teachings (sorry, I'm not all that biblical and I won't be able to support with passages) would do well in the secular fields of psychology, cognitive behaviour, and anything else that's involved in mental well-being. Certainly ideas about generosity, about forgiveness, and about not trying to control the things you can't change would suffice.
I could say that there's a lot of "spiritual" aspects in a secular life, if you want to talk even metaphorically about the soul, or to talk about what living a good and happy life means. I personally don't like the separation of spiritual/secular so much, as it doesn't really make sense to me. Mind you, that's not the same as church and state--I use the word spiritual rather than religious here.
2007-12-04 00:33:05 · answer #3 · answered by green_sprout 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
From a secular perspective, we should look at the common threads amongst all major religious teachings. Things like love your neighbor and the ten commandments. You will see some basic standard for good morals in all the religions. Take that very basic list: Honor your parents (and other elders), don't kill, don't steal, honor the sabbath (take a day for personal reflection on whatever you believe...no it doesn't have to be a certain day or a certain belief...it's good for your mind and such). Lots of religions teach these themes, so they must be on to something.
2007-12-04 00:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by princess_dnb 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. John Shelby Spong has written a great book called, "Jesus for the Non-Religious" that highlights all of this. It is not only a wonderful book describing what Jesus the man was actually like but also shows parallels of how he was similar to people like Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi.
2007-12-04 00:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Hate" might want to be the incorrect note. Doctrinally, Islam denies the deity of Jesus, His genuine resurrection, the Trinity, the actual undeniable actuality that God has a son, and Salvation by ability of religion. the recent testomony exhibits that he who denies Jesus is the Son of God "is the Antichrist". (no longer my words, look it up). The Quran mentions Jesus, yet denies his genuine nature and teaches issues opposite to Jesus. it really is why, i'm hoping that solutions your question. Sorry, i do not comprehend what a "mira" is so i can not answer that.
2016-10-25 10:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by aeschlimann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This teaching is currently in our schools. The effect? Teachers and parents are too busy blaming each other while some children just sit around and take abuse from other children thinking they will be liked if they are pathetically nice. That is until they find a gun. Its a vicious cycle.
Note: I do not condone the shootings. The above example is an elaborate no.
2007-12-04 00:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jakero Evigh 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Love thy neighbor can be practiced outside of religion and Christianity. This idea contributes to all of mankind. If everyone all over the world loved everyone, then war would not exist. The world would be at peace.
I John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.
2007-12-04 00:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said 2 main commandments
Love thy God
love thy neighbor
Love thy neighbor works with the secular perspective.
2007-12-04 00:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
All of his teaching can be applied to a secular lifestyle.
His teachings boil down to: Be good to each other
2007-12-04 00:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋