I'm in Type-Moon, how can I let you bully me?

Matteo Ricci, a famous missionary in the Ming Dynasty, used the strategy of "interpreting Christianity with Confucianism" to interpret Christianity into a theoretical system that was similar to and compatible with Confucianism.

He even composed the "hymn" into guqin music, making it easier for people to sing it.

Of course, there is also a modern Henan Bangzi version of Christmas carols, which you can check out if you are interested.

I wrote so much because I felt it was quite sensitive, and I also saw a post where I saw that someone might be interested, so I wanted to mention it here.

That’s all I have to say. If I want to write some so-called “popular science” articles after the book is put on the shelves, they will be placed in the “Author’s Notes” which are not counted in the word count, just like now, and you won’t have to pay to read them.

that's all.

42. Goddess, you wouldn’t say something like that, right?

"I came not to bring peace but a sword."

This quote comes from Matthew 10:34, and is a warning given by Jesus to the twelve disciples before sending them out to preach.

Russell frowned, lost in thought.

If we only understand this sentence superficially, it means that faith is above everything else, so we will not hesitate to use weapons, that is, violence.

However, this superficial understanding contradicts other words of Jesus.

For example, also from the Gospel of Matthew, whether it is "Put up your sword, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword," or the famous "Whoever strikes you on the right cheek, hold out the left also."

Russell recalled the interpretation he had read before -

It is not to encourage violence, but to predict that religious choices will lead to the tearing of social relationships, which will even cause the closest family members to become enemies.

It emphasizes absolute commitment to God, even above traditional moral relationships.

As to whether this interpretation applies to his situation, it is even more uncertain.

After all, the interpretation of the Bible has been around since the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, which broke the Catholic monopoly.

"Scripture alone" prevails, and personal interpretations continue to diverge and emerge in an endless stream.

As time goes by, generation after generation of philosophers and theologians have "reinterpreted" or "reconstructed" the Bible.

It can also be said to be a patch.

Some philosophers also use the Bible as a critical reference and incorporate it into their philosophical theoretical systems.

The most famous is Nietzsche's cry "God is dead".

Russell did not conduct an in-depth study of the biblical system that had expanded to the point where it was almost integrated with the history of Western philosophy, but only read some interpretations.

But he understood the gist of it.

At least the key points are relevant to my current self.

One is "Scripture Alone," which means "only the Bible is correct."

However, interpretations of the Bible cannot be regarded as truth.

The advantage of this approach is that if the existing theological viewpoint is completely overturned, it can also be said that "the Bible is right, and the people below have misunderstood it."

Then new theological perspectives were discovered.

Widely circulated negative theories such as the so-called "omnipotence paradox" have long been refuted.

Moreover, it will help prevent people with ulterior motives from taking advantage of misinterpretations to profit.

The second is personal interpretation.

This is what Russell emphasized.

You know, everyone goes to heaven differently.

Just like Dio, he is constantly exploring.

His so-called fourteen secret words were nothing more than a ballad that his mother hummed when he was young.

As for the 36 extremely evil souls, it was originally planned to let Dabi, whose stand ability was to collect soul chips, collect them.

And what is his interpretation, his way and secret language to go to heaven?

Russell paused to think.

If he just stays here and daydreams, it probably won't bring him any inspiration.

He plans to go out for a walk.

......

"You mean, the king wants to summon me to learn about government affairs?"

Holding a pile of information requested by the goddess Ereshkigal, Anhaiduana looked at the miko in front of her and asked.

It seemed that the stone tablets containing the recorded information were too heavy, so Anhaiduana was unable to hold them and continued to stand and talk with the priestess.

So she put the information down and waited for the witch's answer.

The witch lowered her head and replied, "Yes, after reading all the government tablets, the king did not make any decisions. Instead, he wanted to consult you for details."

Can you decide national affairs without just a snap of the fingers?

Anhaiduyana couldn't help but sigh, it seems that King Lugalbanda is really a wise king.

only......

The stone slab beside her reminded Anhaiduyana that there was a goddess waiting for her in the temple.

The witch, who had originally lowered her head, did not leave after she finished speaking, but added.

"The king also said that you should act according to your own discretion and appease the goddess before meeting him. There is no need to rush."

"Are you so considerate of your subordinates?"

Ever since being rescued by Russell last time, Anhaiduyana seemed to have changed her job and become Russell's blower.

Whenever Russell did something good or showed a good character, she would praise him as a "wise king."

After praising him, she continued, "Although the king has allowed me to do what I want, I wonder if there are any restrictions?"

"The king didn't order that, even..."

After hesitating for a while, the witch stammered.

"You can even reveal some of his privacy to the goddess."

what! ?

Anhaiduyana was shocked.

Are you sure it's private?

If it's information, that's fine.

Is it so easy to disclose something like privacy?

Although, she didn't know much about the king's privacy.

Anhaiduana suddenly remembered Ereshkigal and Russell holding hands, and the relationship between them.

Is this the sentiment between the king and the future queen?

After hesitating for a moment, she picked up the documents beside her, took out a parchment scroll from her sleeve, and mixed it in with the documents.

Then, he turned and walked into the temple.

"Goddess Ereshkigal, here is the map of Uruk you need, as well as some information about the king. However..."

Anhaiduyana looked humble and respectfully handed over the map and information with both hands.

"Before he ascended the throne, the king was not often in Uruk. Even we know very little about him."

"Um......"

Ereshkigal nodded nonchalantly, having obviously anticipated this situation.

Last time, after discovering Ishtar's protection on Russell's body, she took advantage of Russell's unconsciousness to check him inside and out.

To her surprise, Russell actually had the aura of divine power from Enki and Utu.

Among them, Wutu's divine power is the strongest.

Enki's divine power is slightly inferior, but it seems to touch upon the root.

Although the capital of Uruk can be said to be a descendant of Utu, the divine power contained therein is a bit too much.

Furthermore, Ereshkigal was worried because of what Ishtar had said about the gods' plan in the underworld.

"Forget it if there is none..."

Ereshkigal acted calmly and briefly flipped through a picture handed to him by Anheduana.

but......

Why is there another one stuck behind it?

Ereshkigal frowned and asked curiously, "What is this?"

"My Lady Goddess, this is a map of the Uruk Palace, including the king's chambers and living quarters."

Anhaiduyana replied softly.

"Nonsense!"

Ereshkigal was furious.

"Why are you giving this to me? I didn't ask to see this!"

An Haiduyana quickly bent down and said apologetically: "Then..."

"Well, since you've brought it here, I'll just reluctantly check if the palace guards are qualified. After all, Lugalbanda and I are friends."

Anheduana watched as Ereshkigal put aside the important information he had requested, such as "The Evil Deeds of Ishtar," "A Survey on the Attitudes of the Uruk People toward the Queen of the Underworld," and "Where the Uruk People Often Hold Weddings," and focused on examining the map of the palace.

"By the way, you go down first."

Ereshkigal was concentrating on looking at the map. She felt that what she was about to do was inappropriate for outsiders to be present.

So what Wang said about revealing some privacy is actually so useful?

After a moment of silence, Anhaiduyana turned and left.

Before leaving, she didn't know if her ears were wrong, but she seemed to hear something like "The bathroom is here?"

Maybe you heard it wrong?

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Brothers, I was asked to break up today, so I will only update once a day for now.

Tomorrow's three updates will be added

43. Must be well “protected” (1/3)

"The bathroom is actually built in this location?"

Ereshkigal slid his fingertips lightly across the parchment, lost in thought.

After a while, she frowned and found something wrong.

"Why is there no roof over the palace in this bathroom? How is it different from being open air? If someone were to watch from the sky, wouldn't they be able to see Lugalbanda bathing clearly?"

"This is too dangerous and there is no privacy!"

You know, when people are taking a bath, they are almost at their most relaxed state.

At this time, information and other things can easily be leaked out while talking to oneself.

Also, things like attacks are very likely to happen in the bathroom.

Thinking of this, Ereshkigal couldn't help but worry about Russell's personal safety and murmured.

"This is very dangerous. It's a potential safety hazard that cannot be ignored. We must take it seriously!"

After muttering about the seriousness of the situation, Ereshkigal also muttered to himself a protection plan.