Boadee on Nostr: A lot on nostr these days about stoicism. Maybe some basic perspective regarding ...
A lot on nostr these days about stoicism. Maybe some basic perspective regarding worldviews is in order. Here’s one contrasting view (as written by perplexity) selected by this writer.
“From a Reformed biblical perspective, Stoicism and Christianity differ fundamentally in their understanding of human nature, salvation, and the source of true peace. While Stoicism emphasizes self-mastery, reason, and virtue as sufficient for a flourishing life, Reformed theology asserts that human nature is corrupted by sin and cannot achieve righteousness or salvation through human effort alone. Instead, salvation comes solely through faith in Christ and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit (Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 2:8-9).
Stoicism’s focus on self-reliance contrasts sharply with the Christian reliance on God’s grace. The Stoic pursuit of apatheia (freedom from emotional disturbance) is seen as inadequate compared to the peace offered by reconciliation with God through Christ (Col. 2:8; Gal. 5:22-23). Stoicism provides tools for coping with life’s challenges but lacks the transformative power of the Gospel, which renews the heart and reconciles humanity to God.
Additionally, Stoicism’s pantheistic view of God as an impersonal force differs from Christianity’s understanding of a personal, loving God who actively works for His glory and the good of His people (Rom. 8:28). While Stoicism may offer practical wisdom, it cannot address humanity’s ultimate need for redemption and eternal life through Christ alone.”
Ultimately it can be argued that one will not find the ultimate answers inside one’s self. Solomon and Job are examples A and B to study this.
We study bitcoin, not as the ultimate answer but to me wise and educated about what it is and how to use this tool to help us and future generations reach wealth and prosperity that we couldn’t have (did not) come up with on our own.
Is Bitcoin God inspired? I’ll leave that for someone else to pick up. At any rate this contrast and comparison is good food for thought.
Soli Deo Gloria
“From a Reformed biblical perspective, Stoicism and Christianity differ fundamentally in their understanding of human nature, salvation, and the source of true peace. While Stoicism emphasizes self-mastery, reason, and virtue as sufficient for a flourishing life, Reformed theology asserts that human nature is corrupted by sin and cannot achieve righteousness or salvation through human effort alone. Instead, salvation comes solely through faith in Christ and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit (Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 2:8-9).
Stoicism’s focus on self-reliance contrasts sharply with the Christian reliance on God’s grace. The Stoic pursuit of apatheia (freedom from emotional disturbance) is seen as inadequate compared to the peace offered by reconciliation with God through Christ (Col. 2:8; Gal. 5:22-23). Stoicism provides tools for coping with life’s challenges but lacks the transformative power of the Gospel, which renews the heart and reconciles humanity to God.
Additionally, Stoicism’s pantheistic view of God as an impersonal force differs from Christianity’s understanding of a personal, loving God who actively works for His glory and the good of His people (Rom. 8:28). While Stoicism may offer practical wisdom, it cannot address humanity’s ultimate need for redemption and eternal life through Christ alone.”
Ultimately it can be argued that one will not find the ultimate answers inside one’s self. Solomon and Job are examples A and B to study this.
We study bitcoin, not as the ultimate answer but to me wise and educated about what it is and how to use this tool to help us and future generations reach wealth and prosperity that we couldn’t have (did not) come up with on our own.
Is Bitcoin God inspired? I’ll leave that for someone else to pick up. At any rate this contrast and comparison is good food for thought.
Soli Deo Gloria