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What does it mean?
Paganism valued physical power while Christianity valued submission.
In plain terms
Old beliefs praised strength; new ones praise obedience.
What can you take from it?
Recognize how values shift between belief systems.

Where it applies

  • theological study
  • cultural analysis
  • comparative religion

Putting it to work

  • compare religious ethics
  • analyze value shifts

Questions to consider

  • What values does your faith prioritize?
  • Is strength or obedience better?

Another view

This simplifies complex theological traditions.

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