Christianity in the early stages of development pursued very cruel.But over time it became the state religion of the Roman Empire.A significant role was played by the works of the apologists.Many have heard this word, although the exact value can not reproduce each.In a narrow sense, the apologist - this is an early Christian scholar who devoted his labors interpretation and explanations of the truths of religion.
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Paganism gave way to Christianity.Important role in this played the example of the martyrs that have proved their faith in the truth of the blood under persecution.Apologist - this is not always the creator of Sacred Tradition.For example, Origen was both martyrs and heretic (as announced later in one of the cathedral).What Origen wrote?And what he was wrong?It is important to his doctrine of Christ as the "God-man", and important parallels with the ancient Platonism.The ancient Greeks, however, he borrowed the doctrine of pre-existence of souls, for which has been criticized.It lies in the fact that the human soul lives on several occasions in different forms (but not in the form of animals, plants, and in the form of angels and demons).It is also confusion recognized the doctrine of universal salvation (both the righteous and the wicked, and even Satan).
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Christian apologists aim to popularize Christianity.Another example of promoter paid with his life the new faith - Justin Roman.Belief in those days, was subjected to persecution not only, but also a variety of baseless accusations.The justification for Christians and engaged in his writings Justin.In addition, this author wrote a lot about the Old Testament prophecies and their possible interpretations.Justin wrote about the concept of the Trinity, and many of his ideas included in the Creed used in the Orthodox Church today.For example, what God - personality "uncreated."Also interesting thesis is the lack of name of the Lord, because the name can only give one the highest in relation to God, and above it there can be nothing.Therefore, the opinion today, "Jehovah's Witnesses" are separated in tatters in the first centuries of Christianity.
Modern thinkers
also apologist - is broadly advocate any doctrines, theories and religions.Thus, the modern Orthodox apologist - Andrei Kuraev.Great merit and Alexei Osipov, despite the fact that his work is not always clearly perceived by the community.Andrei Kuraev have a lot of work in comparison with other religions of Christianity, on the vital problems of the society and the issues of "ordinary believers".Sometimes affected and provocative subject matter: for example, "Satanism" in the Harry Potter books or the opinion of the speech resonated in the church infamous group.The Christian apologist
- it is always honesty, faith, an effort.It is intellectually honest search, ready and willing to share with the reader that takes thought.It is the hope of understanding.Indeed, many advocates were the first, and their writings provoked strong criticism.They made mistakes, but positive in their work was more than negative.Therefore, the modern Church respects these thinkers.
