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

Join Mukunda as he speaks with Seth P. Hart, a PhD. 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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Mukunda

Mukunda Raghavan: Mukunda is a jack of all trades but master of none. His educational background is a mix of political science, criminology, psychological and philosophy. He received his Juris Doctorate in Law from Boston University and was simultaneously working on his Masters in Philosophy focusing on continental philosophy (not completed). He has practiced as a prosecutor in New York City, General Counsel and Operating Officer of a healthcare company in Southern California, Head of Business and Operations for a legal tech company in India and is now in Strategy and Development. Much like his career, Mukunda’s intellectual interests and knowledge is varied, he is interested in Indian and Western philosophy, world mythology, Quantum Physics, Consciousness Studies, Psychology and variety of other fields.

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