Speaker and author on apologetics, worldviews, and eschatology.
This month we examine the impact of aid given to the needy due to God’s Word and the charitable institutions that arose from the influence of the Christian church. As we saw previously, charity wasn’t part of the fabric of Greco-Roman life. It was, however, woven throughout the pages of the Bible. In the Old [&hellip
Let’s turn our attention to the issue of charitable giving and the humane treatment of others as we continue to examine the contributions that Christianity has made in culture. The Christian Church chartered a new direction in the treatment of the poor, sick, and others. The reason for this was simple–such treatment was not found in the [&hellip
As we close out this series of blogs on the respect given to women, the impact of the Christian church is clear. Thanks to the influence of the Christian Church, the culture of the Roman empire changed for the better in terms of the treatment of women. For example, the Roman Emperor Valentinian I outlawed [&hellip
The Christian church’s attitude toward women as people worthy of respect and consideration was modeled by Jesus Himself. It is no wonder that the Christian Church followed the example of Christ and elevated the status of women. In the Early Church, women were instructed with the Word of God. They were baptized into the body [&hellip
This month, the blog series focuses on how Christianity changed the world in terms of respect for women. The Christian church’s attitude toward women as people worthy of respect and consideration was modeled by Jesus Himself. Throughout the Bible, one sees many instances of Jesus interacting with women and giving them due honor since they [&hellip
As we continue to examine the contributions that Christianity has made in culture, let’s turn to the issue of the treatment of women. Historically, the Christian Church offered a new direction in the attitude and behavior toward women. The idea of treating women with dignity and respect was not found in the Greek or Roman cultures. Both [&hellip
The fact that Christianity changed people’s attitude toward sexuality was evident in many areas. The wedding ceremony, the intimacy between a husband and wife, and the fidelity between then both are just a few examples. Due to the Church’s teachings, the wedding ceremony became a dignified event. This event was solemnized because God had instituted [&hellip
Our focus on how the Christian Church has benefited humanity’s culture continues with an emphasis on the elevation of sexuality from a public display to a private experience in the context of a marriage. While some areas of a community today may have “clothing optional” areas (such as a beach), public nudity was the norm when exercising [&hellip
The final aspect of how Christianity changed people’s perspective on the value of life lies in the Church’s approach to the gladiatorial combat of the Roman empire. The games began in 264 BC, but where not held every week. They were an irregular occurrence at the emperor’s decree, but that meant that they could last [&hellip
This month we’ve explored Christianity’s contributions to life on the planet in the specific area of protecting human life. As we have seen, through the Church’s influence, abortion and infanticide were curbed. Sadly, the inhumane treatment of children did not stop with those atrocities. Child abandonment was another aspect of human life that the Church [&hellip
by Brad Alles
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