You can name not one value nor aspect of any of the basic elements in the sermons of Jesus that any reasonable man had not thought up as well thru reasoning & meditations of the philosophers before. Simple logic that follows from a focus on reason that a balanced man achieves within himself thru effort & reflection .
Even if that person were an atheist , he is still cultivating his thoughts from the experience of the world around him , from that source Creation you claim was made by God . So be it , the source of that wisdom comes from access none the less the same source as that of a believer then and the lessons derived could just as well be said to be divinely inspired .
Have alread listed here more numeerous to relist but will if necessary every precept from philosophers before already touching on every subject of humility , moderation, civility, fairness, compassion , duty to family , caring , consideration & love of their brothers long before Jesus and said it even better . Can relist all those well known philosophers & their sayings anytime to refresh your memory , most 3centuries before . |
