A Principle of Life since Ancient Times - A Perspective on Humanity in the Thought of Origen
A Principle of Life since Ancient Times - A Perspective on Humanity in the Thought of Origen
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https://doi.org/10.54855/csl.23321Keywords:
Life principles, ultimate purpose, GodAbstract
The principle of life is what humans must live by in order to achieve happiness. Origen believed that everything has two natures: a tangible nature and an intangible nature, corresponding to the life principles of the body and the mind. With the mind of a philosopher and the heart of a devout believer, Origen seemed to search for and find the ultimate principle of life for himself. Although he regarded all creatures as good, Origen also discovered a different order that leads humans to true life. It is the order of Body-Mind-God within the inner being of humans: The life principle of the body must serve the mind, and the life principle of the mind must serve God. This means that the demands of the physical body must conform to the values of the spirit, and the ultimate value of the spirit is to serve the Divine Work; and serving the Divine Work is fulfilled when human beings enlighten their intellect with the Bible and completely surrender their free will to Christ revealed in the Holy Scriptures. This principle of life is not only beneficial for Origen himself but, according to the intention of the author, also beneficial for all people of all times and religions.References
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