How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis

The video explores the historical influence of Christianity and other cultural elements on global values, focusing on the abolition of slavery and the development of international law. It discusses how Western powers, particularly during the 19th century, sought to impose their values globally, leading to the integration of various cultural and religious frameworks into international law. The video also examines the post-WWII human rights movement and the current civilizational crisis as Western influence recedes.

What are some of the influences from ancient Athens that are mentioned in the text?

What role did Confucianism play in shaping moral values in the East according to the text?

How did the Christian conviction regarding slavery evolve during the 19th century?

Discuss the relationship between Protestantism and the abolition of slavery as described in the text.

What is the significance of the Charter of Human Rights in relation to Western civilization?

How do the ideas of human rights differ across cultures as mentioned in the text?

What does the text suggest about the current civilizational crisis and its relation to Christianity?