How Christianity Shapes Our Morality

Tom Holland discusses his book 'Dominion', exploring Christianity's profound influence on Western civilization. He argues that Christian values have shaped modern Western thought, even among those who identify as secular or atheist. The conversation covers the revolutionary aspects of early Christianity, its impact during the Middle Ages and Reformation, and its enduring influence in the 20th century and beyond. Holland emphasizes the cultural and moral debt owed to Christianity, despite the decline in religious belief.

What does Tom Holland identify as the source of his interest in ancient history?

How does Tom Holland describe the evolution of thought regarding the treatment of children from ancient times to now?

In what way does Tom Holland argue that Christianity has influenced Western civilization?

What revolutionary ideas does Paul introduce in his letters regarding the Messiah?

What does Tom Holland mean by saying that the Christian church emerges as a 'cuckoo in the imperial mess'?

How does the concept of 'religio' evolve in the context of Christianity according to the discussion?

How does the discussion characterize the Middle Ages in terms of social and cultural change?

What are the implications of Nietzsche's declaration that 'God is dead' in relation to morality?

What role does Tom Holland attribute to Christianity in the context of the rise of modern human rights?

What does Tom Holland suggest about the relationship between Christianity and the concept of human rights?