Christianity is the regeneration of the soul through grace. In this process, the natural order of justice and hierarchy was not only preserved, but renewed and strengthened. Thus Christendom maintained those "pagan" elements you mention, not only because they were effective, but because they truly pertain to an ordered society. This is the missing link you are looking for. Everything else is looking at the matter through the lens of Whig History.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope you enjoyed the Eternal City.
Collin’s written some superb essays over the years. I particularly remember the one aboutnPatrick McGoohan and The Prisoner.
Christianity is the regeneration of the soul through grace. In this process, the natural order of justice and hierarchy was not only preserved, but renewed and strengthened. Thus Christendom maintained those "pagan" elements you mention, not only because they were effective, but because they truly pertain to an ordered society. This is the missing link you are looking for. Everything else is looking at the matter through the lens of Whig History.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope you enjoyed the Eternal City.
One can be a fundamentalist Christian and devout follower of Christ and deeply appreciate their European history and culture !