I’m curious to know if you and anyone else here is Christian? I am and despite what I’ve heard some say, I find the two to be quite compatible. Mostly I switch out certain words in stoicism like ‘nature’ or ‘the universe’ with ‘god’.
Does anyone else have any experience of combining both?
Yes Stoicism is compatible with Christianity. It is the values and morals with lessions to live by from both that help me. I also use Buddhist principles for dealing with thoughts and incorporating mindfulness into my life. Ancient wisdom from many sources help us today! It is so relevant to us now!
Epictetus' words remind us that philosophy is not an ornament or a tool for achieving external goals; it is an art of inner transformation. Just as a carpenter works with wood, we work on our own lives: our perceptions, decisions, and habits. The true "material" is not external, but resides in how we choose to react to the world.
I’m curious to know if you and anyone else here is Christian? I am and despite what I’ve heard some say, I find the two to be quite compatible. Mostly I switch out certain words in stoicism like ‘nature’ or ‘the universe’ with ‘god’.
Does anyone else have any experience of combining both?
Yes Stoicism is compatible with Christianity. It is the values and morals with lessions to live by from both that help me. I also use Buddhist principles for dealing with thoughts and incorporating mindfulness into my life. Ancient wisdom from many sources help us today! It is so relevant to us now!
yes. I'm Catholic & stoicism pairs quite well with Catholicism..
Epictetus' words remind us that philosophy is not an ornament or a tool for achieving external goals; it is an art of inner transformation. Just as a carpenter works with wood, we work on our own lives: our perceptions, decisions, and habits. The true "material" is not external, but resides in how we choose to react to the world.