To understand the life and death of Jesus, we must understand his Jewish roots, the Hellenistic world , and Roman Rule. This article traces how the message of a crucified enemy of Rome became the core of Rome’s official religion – the Christian Church.
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Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on the Hellenistic World on 17th April 2024..
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Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle on 21st February 2024..
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This article describes the classical athenian philosophy of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The philosophies of these three great thinkers represent the initial, nourishing fruits emerging from the roots laid down in earlier periods. The article also questions the relevance of some of their core ideas to the modern lifestyle and technological prowess.
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Our planetary and social crises stem from a loss of relationality—the false belief that we are isolated individuals, rather than deeply embedded in interconnected systems. This manifesto calls for a paradigm shift, urging individuals and leaders to restore relational responsibility, align governance with ecological balance, and reimagine progress as mutual flourishing.
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