Christianity, Theology and Theodicy: A Conversation with Seth P. Hart

Interviews and Discussions

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Join Mukunda as he speaks with Seth P. Hart, a Ph.D. Candidate and scholar of Christian Theology at the University of Durham. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics including:

00:02:30 Introduction and Journey of Seth Hart into Christianity and Theology

00:07:35 What is the Foundation of Christianity

00:10:30 Relationship of God, Jesus and the Old and New Testament

00:13:45 What about Jesus is salvific and unique in the world and history?

00:17:30 What exactly is the Fall of Man and the Origin of Sin?

00:22:40 What is the Origin of the Soul in Christian Theology?

00:24:45 Why does God create the universe and how does it connect to the Nature of God?

00:28:00 What is the Nature of the Soul and What is Hell?

00:31:00 The Problem of Evil, Omniscience, Omnipotence and the Goodness of God

00:44:15 The Nature and Doctrine of the Trinity in Christian Theology

00:49:35 What is the relationship between non-Christian but Abrahamic followers (Jewish and Muslim people) and God; How about with other followers of other religions?

01:00:00 Discussion of Salvation and Exclusivity Claims of Christianity in contrast with Hindu views of Moksha; Textual interpretation, epistemology and hermeneutics

01:18:15 Did God provide revelations to other people across the world and time? What happens if the Bible and another spiritual text contradict?

01:21:30 What is the Nature of Jesus vs. the Nature of Brahman

01:35:00 Grace vs. Works in Christian Theology in comparison to Visisthadvaita Vedanta and Leela of Brahman

01:44:20 Justice, Karma and Mercy discussion

01:50:18 Conclusion

Guest: Seth P. Hart

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