Introduction
Throughout history, the church has been the source of important institutions such as medical care. Additionally, it has made significant contributions in different fields such as art, philosophy, religion, culture, and philosophy. It has worked towards affecting western attitudes through promoting virtues and vices in various areas. We would all agree that occasions such as Easter and Christmas are all identified through public holidays. Christian theologists have had an impact on Western philosophers over time. Following the teachings of Christ, some parables, such as that of the Good Samaritan, have contributed to the formulation of human rights and the different welfare practices in the west. To demonstrate the incalculable impacts that Christianity has in the history of western civilization, we examine aspects of; the enhancement of economic freedom, promotion of equality, and embracing of education in the Western culture (Shortall and Steinmetz-Jenkins, 2020).
Body
History shows that the Greco-Roman culture did not embrace physical work since they felt it was to be done by the enslaved people. When individuals embraced Christianity, Christians emulated Jesus Christ, who was a carpenter. Additionally, individuals such as Peter was skilled trader and a tent-maker. Some of the verses in the Bible encouraged the people to work since a person should not eat. Christians widely spread this attitude, and it prospered in reducing poverty among the people. As a result of this prosperity, individuals got their economic and social freedom which was demonstrated through the disciples of Jesus selling what they had to help the poor. Additionally, the concept of ownership of property emerged since Christians were warned against stealing through the commandments. In the Old and New Testaments, no single verse undermines economic freedom, which is reflected in aspects of Western culture such as communism (Hillman and Potrafke, 2018). The Western people engrain labor dignity and economic freedom, and these are products of Christianity.
Jesus learned carpentry from his father.
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Women living in cultures without the influence of Christianity lack freedom and equality. In ancient Greece, women were viewed as passive and weak individuals who were not allowed to leave their homes. Women’s discrimination started immediately after birth since some female infants were killed. Those who survived were intimidated since they were not allowed to speak in public or receive any education. In contrast, the teachings of Christ raised the dignity of women to a level that had not been seen before. True to his words, Jesus defied all norms that were set in the society that demeaned women, and this is seen in response to the Samaritan woman incident. Eventually, the Western culture embraced the teachings, practices, and the spirit of Christ, and women started to enjoy their dignity and freedom.
Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the best teacher who instructed his disciples so that they could teach others. After the death of the disciples, teaching continued, and many catechetical schools emerged. Following the instructions of Christ, the schools taught girls and boys regardless of their ethnicity or class. They were taught how to read and write and subjects such as religion. By 1500, Martin Luther convinced the authorities to allow compulsory education (Chara and Moyon, 2022). Eventually, those with disabilities, such as the deaf and the blind, enrolled in schooling. Universities and libraries emerged later, thus improving education. The education too treasured today is a product of Christianity.
Picture of Jesus teaching His disciples
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Conclusion
To sum up, the impacts resulting from Christianity on Western culture are immeasurable. Most of the Western aspects would not have risen if Christianity had not stepped in. Christian ideas have been used to support the existence of a western form of education, enhancement of human life through equality for both men and women, and improvement of the economy through economic freedom.
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