Technological progress and people: Christmas message with depth

Technological progress and people: Christmas message with depth

The Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew, expressed concern in his Christmas message about the excessive expectations of new technologies and their potential dangers to humanity. He warns that technologies such as artificial intelligence cannot reach the deep aspects of the human soul and rather threaten human dignity kathpress.at reported. In a world marked by brutality and social injustice, Christmas renews all of creation and reminds us of man's freedom to receive God and follow his call. The Patriarch emphasizes that although advances in science and technology are seen as gifts from God, they must also be viewed critically.

Calendar reforms and their effects

In addition to the worrying technological developments, the influence of calendar reforms is discussed. The Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro set in 116 BC. The founding of Rome marks the beginning of the Roman calendar, an event that significantly influenced the development of calendar systems. The Julian calendar, introduced by Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, brought crucial regulations regarding leap years and the exact counting of days planet-wissen.de explained. These reforms resulted in the beginning of spring being set on March 21st and the date of Easter being decided on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the beginning of spring.

The Orthodox churches sometimes celebrate Christmas on different days. While the Catholic Church and many Reformed churches celebrate on December 25th, many Orthodox Christian communities use the Julian calendar, which means that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are not celebrated until January 6th and 7th. This calendar debate reflects not only theological differences, but also cultural and historical developments that date back to ancient times.