Le cynisme et le christianisme, un rapport de proximité et de distance
The present paper is intended to be a contribution to the debate that opposes or brings cynicism closer to Christianity, which constitute two modes of thought or at least two modes of life, each with its own doctrine, specific characteristics and conveying a message that tends for different purposes. Indeed, in view of the objectives pursued by each of them, cynicism and Christianity present themselves in the form of two diametrically opposed currents. However, paradoxically, the two ways of life meet halfway; use the same transmission belts and value each other. The aim of this study is to show how this encounter between the two wisdoms takes place without, however, making them into any fusional union. This would have been regrettable for both sides since such a situation would have destroyed their own identity and made them pass for derivatives. This survey highlights the types of relationship the Cynics have with the Greek deities. Relations that overlap between a certain form of belief and piety, recognition of the existence of the gods and even of a single god with a triumphant nihilism. Then, it addresses the thorny problem of the coexistence of the two movements. Some characteristic traits of cynical philosophy, such as religious indifference, immorality, naturally prevent a sincere and lasting union between cynicism and Christianity. Finally, thanks to the study of certain hypotheses and some cases of encounters that tradition has attested, the existence of close links between the two currents has been established. In short, despite the shattering and inevitable clashes resulting from their antithetical vision, cynicism and Christianity have forged alliances firmly cemented by aversion to the common enemy.   Keywords: Cynicism, Christianity, relationship, proximity, distance
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