In today’s episode, Jonathan and I discuss the biblical themes found in classical fairy tales like “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and the important role that storytelling plays in establishing our most deeply held cultural norms. Pageau also speaks to the modern uses of symbolism, from the prevalence of conspiracy theories to the real meaning behind the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
Nighttime listening. Can’t wait.
I went looking for that quote about if one does not believe in a higher power, then one will believe in anything, and came across this one quote, a man who refuses to have his own philosophy will only have the used-up scraps of somebody else’s philosophy. This is France today.
G.K. Chesterton.
“The problem of disbelieving in God is not that a man ends up believing nothing. Alas, it is much worse. He ends up believing anything.”
GK rocked. Everlasting man
I really dislike Ben S. Part of Conservative Inc.
Soooooo … the Bible is a Fairytale? Listen. I “get it” … that mankind has always put to words and illustrative stories … tales of morality. And while I’m certainly not a Bible literalist … the teachings and stories of the Bible are certainly NOT all allegories. There is plenty true history in The Good Book.
But the inspired Word of God exists on a whole different plane than Jack and the Beanstalk. The Truths of The Bible are unchanging. The Bible is a detailed “Owners Manual” for human existence. Snow White is a fine story … with plenty of evil and good characters … but it’s not equal in any way to God’s Word. God’s teachings, commandments, Laws, parables, and yes … allegorical stories.
There is nothing new under the sun.
Agree.
Jonathan Pageau is an orthodox Christian and icon carver by trade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22U4hSf1xfo&t=21s
Understood. I don’t fundamentally disagree with his citing the importance of storytelling done with memorable characters and plots. Christ Himself used Parables to describe God’s Laws for living. But there needs to be a sharp distinction made between the inspired Word of God … the Divinity of The Bible … and Fairytales.
I listened to the first 20 minutes. and while I appreciate their intent. one would do better by reading CS Lewis, GK Chesterton, and maybe just the Bible.
Ben and that guy make it all too much noise to signal.
Agree.