If Jesus were alive today, would he identify himself as a Christian? How did Christianity take shape after Jesus' teachings? Is the US support for Israel driven solely by political interests, or are theological beliefs also a significant part of this relationship?
In this episode of "Conversation with Cansu Canan," we discuss many topics with Religious Historian Prof. Dr. Zafer Duygu, ranging from the historical presence of Jesus to the origins of the Trinity, from Paul's influence on Christianity to Evangelism and dispensationalism.
Later in the program, the political, economic, and religious foundations of US-Israel relations; the influence of the Israeli lobby on American politics; assassination attempts against Trump; and allegations surrounding the Epstein files are also addressed.
This episode includes:
00:00 Introduction.
03:00 Would Jesus be a Christian if he were alive today?
06:17 How did Christianity change after Jesus?
07:04 Jesus Did Jesus die on the cross?
09:50 How did original sin and the Trinity belief arise?
10:15 How was Jesus deified?
11:59 Is there historical evidence that Jesus lived?
16:01 Did Jesus say "I am God"?
18:10 Why was the Trinity belief needed?
20:41 Did Jesus bring a new religion?
22:16 Why are there no more prophets?
24:13 Has humanity become more corrupt in this era?
25:00 What was the main message brought by the prophets?
27:19 Why does the US support Israel?
28:13 The influence of the Israeli lobby on American politics
30:09 Is Israel the West's outpost in the Middle East? 32:04 The relationship between Evangelism and Israel
33:01 The Israel-centered belief in salvation
34:58 The influence of religious groups on the American administration
36:39 Who was behind the Kennedy assassination?
37:31 Were the assassination attempts against Trump real?
37:46 What is behind the Epstein files?
40:13 The political, economic and religious dimensions of the US-Israel relationship
If Jesus were alive today, would he identify himself as a Christian? How did Christianity take shape after Jesus' teachings? Is the US support for Israel driven solely by political interests, or are theological beliefs also a significant part of this relationship?
In this episode of "Conversation with Cansu Canan," we discuss many topics with Religious Historian Prof. Dr. Zafer Duygu, ranging from the historical presence of Jesus to the origins of the Trinity, from Paul's influence on Christianity to Evangelism and dispensationalism.
Later in the program, the political, economic, and religious foundations of US-Israel relations; the influence of the Israeli lobby on American politics; assassination attempts against Trump; and allegations surrounding the Epstein files are also addressed.
This episode includes:
00:00 Introduction.
03:00 Would Jesus be a Christian if he were alive today?
06:17 How did Christianity change after Jesus?
07:04 Jesus Did Jesus die on the cross?
09:50 How did original sin and the Trinity belief arise?
10:15 How was Jesus deified?
11:59 Is there historical evidence that Jesus lived?
16:01 Did Jesus say "I am God"?
18:10 Why was the Trinity belief needed?
20:41 Did Jesus bring a new religion?
22:16 Why are there no more prophets?
24:13 Has humanity become more corrupt in this era?
25:00 What was the main message brought by the prophets?
27:19 Why does the US support Israel?
28:13 The influence of the Israeli lobby on American politics
30:09 Is Israel the West's outpost in the Middle East? 32:04 The relationship between Evangelism and Israel
33:01 The Israel-centered belief in salvation
34:58 The influence of religious groups on the American administration
36:39 Who was behind the Kennedy assassination?
37:31 Were the assassination attempts against Trump real?
37:46 What is behind the Epstein files?
40:13 The political, economic and religious dimensions of the US-Israel relationship