377: Origen - The Church as Superior to All Things Pagan

Good Christians, One and All Rejoice?

In this episode, we read Origen's response to Celsus about whether or not Christians are detrimental or beneficial to society. Does the Church uplift or undermine culture? What part does faith play in living a virtuous life?

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