We encounter countless milestones in our lives.
However, throughout the entire history of mankind, there is only one milestone that separated 'before' from 'after.'
It is the life of a single individual who began in a low and humble place about 2,000 years ago.
The world of that time was a place dominated by cold laws and strict hierarchy.
But Jesus stood before those solid walls and spoke a completely different story."Love your neighbor as yourself."
This short sentence caused a huge stir in the society of the time.
It was a teaching that the 'sincerity' and 'compassion' contained within are more important than the 'act' of simply following the rules.
This also aligns with the sentiments of 'Jeong' and 'sacrifice' that Koreans cherish.
His cry to think of others before oneself and to embrace even one's enemies was a true spiritual revolution that transcended moral limits.
Where are the roots of the human rights, equality, and democracy that we take for granted today?
Many historians trace its origins to the teachings of Jesus.
Human Dignity: The declaration that "all men are equal before God" became the foundation of Western civilization,
and soon blossomed into the human rights ideology of modern society.
Cultural Heritage: From brilliant Renaissance art to magnificent classical music,
his message is deeply imprinted in the DNA of European culture.
In a rapidly changing and increasingly harsh modern society, the reason why we must pay attention to his life again is clear.
He became a friend to the marginalized not in the highest places, but in the lowest.
Even amidst the history of hardship that Korean society has endured, his teachings became a source of comfort and hope for many.
This is because 'living for the lowly' and 'unconditional love' are the most precious values that our era must recover, transcending religion.
