Okay recently I had the privilege of completing a doctorate in theology through a seminary that took a modern approach to education life experiences and religions. The question I kept coming back to is Why; Why did the two disciplines of religion and philosophy become so intertwined? Why are so many philosophizers so impacted by the religion of their times, still to this day? This connection bothers me and intrigues me both.
The first point that bothers me is that so many of the philosophers throughout histories words have impacted society, and their relationship with religion shaped their viewpoints. What confused me more is that some of these viewpoints seemed to be in contradiction to their behavior and/or personal beliefs.
The next thing that struck me was the difference in the east and the west philosophies and how they impact the religions of the regions they are in. What I noticed is the direct impact on the governments or rulers in the west verses the indirect influence in the east. There is so many more questions then answers. I guess that is why it is philosophy.
So if there is any readers of this blog out there want to add helpful thoughts, I would be interested in them before I continue on my Why phase.
