Edictum Conferences: Tom Holland - Why I changed my mind about Christianity

Title: Why I changed my mind about Christianity
Speaker: Tom Holland (historian & author of Dominion)
November 17, 2022 - Cluj-Napoca

This recording is part of a series recorded during the Edictum Dei 10 event that took place in November 2022, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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[pamelavarilone]

Tom Holland is a treasure. One of the most insightful blends of history and sociology ever. American Roman Catholic here. Thank you ❤.

[annedobson-mack]

Ayaan Hirsi-Ali credits Tom Holland’s book, “Dominion”, with her decision to accept the Christian narrative as the way to make sense of her life and to promote a healthy society.

[MaartjeTosca]

This lecture has moved me more than any sermon i have ever heard in my entire life. My goodness, what, almost devine insides this man has got.

[kbeetles]

It is like a love letter to Christianity - sobering, informative and tender.... thank you Tom Holland!!

[richfroiland]

His description of a crucifixion is heartbreaking. That he did that for us is beyond comprehension. I’m so thankful.

[CyntheaAnderson]

This was awesome! Suneidesis is a new word to me... 😀. I am an 82 year old widowed mom of 6, grandma of 11. One should never stop learning!

[greenbank]

What a wonderful lecture based on such an in-depth historical and moral foundation. Thank you Mr Holland for your insight and wisdom. Thank you to the organisers for organising this public lecture.

[ericholmberg]

God is up to something special in this hour. Some of the most powerful, prophetic, articulate, and wonder inspiring "preachers" of the Gospel of the Kingdom are stragglers, winnowing around the edges of the wheat field.

[COMPNOR]

I just ordered "Dominion, " off Amazon. I love Tom Holland's precious historical works, especially "Persian Fire, " and "Rubicon." He's a phenomenal writer, I so much look forward to reading his treatise on Christianity's influence throughout history.

[JM-qwvg]

Thank you so much for this talk. I am currently reading Dominion, which is why this talk caught my eye. It is an insightful and beautifully written work. Highly recommend. Tom Holland's intellectual humility and honesty is deeply admirable and engaging. Watching him speak is so enriching in terms of reading his works because it brings his written words to life in a more personal way.

[SanjuroSan]

That was.... incredibly powerful, moving, fascinating, and a sobering reminder of who we really are.

[teganflyman]

Fantastic, thank you for your work Tom. From a Christianised atheist.

[teejayaich]

Tom's one of the greatest historians - and (importantly) communicators of history even to those who do not (as I do) naturally seek it out - alive today, his work is a great mix of hardcore genuine academic work and accessible and pleasurable writing.

[christoheiberg]

I have waited almost 62 years to hear this. The last lines were also the most powerful. Thank you Tom!

[franzjohnston]

A truly great, insightful, understandable talk. As a Christian I have long understood the significance, power and reverence of the Cross. Thank you so much Tom, this was really inspiring.

[Miriana]

Thank you Tom Holland. I have bought your book and given it to my agnostic son who is reading it. Your book is informative and very readable. Again, Thank you.

[clscurlock]

This was profound. Thank you for speaking, Mr. Holland. Thank you to the Edictum Dei channel for posting!

[jakeroberts]

Wow. So great. Best talk and q&a on Dominion by Tom so far

[sedr]

"On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown."

[ferrantepallas]

This is an absolutely brilliant presentation. Having read Dominion, itself a masterful work, what you say here magnifies the impact of your thesis about the impact of Christ's teachings.