Western Civilization: Conclusion about Monasticism

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Western Civilization
1 Conclusion about Monasticism
The adoption of western cultures characterizes the modern era. Western civilization originated from the Western continents like Europe. People began copying their lifestyles. It is all part of the change from the old traditional undeveloped times to the privileges we enjoy including technology, clothing, among others. Western civilization affected the world adversely with negative values like white superiority, which diminishes the chances of diversity. This discussion focuses on monasticism then compares life differences between the modern and medieval eras.
Monasticism comes up when one truly loves God alone and is ready to devote their whole life to serve Him. At first, Abelard (2013) joined monasticism out of disgrace than the desire to lead a religious life. His talent for teaching is one he wanted to explore so dearly. Having come from a wealthy family, he was talked to, to make him adopt to the teaching of the poor since his life as a rich man did not drive him the right route. Monasticism is against the secular life, and anyone who wishes to join it must have in mind that they should live a rather holy life. According to Abelard (2013), monastic life concentrates on manual labor, prayerfulness as well as living a life directed by specific religious rules. Some people find fulfillment in it. Living isolated lives is part of the monastic practice, but several ladies who joined in the medieval era did so to gain education or avoid unwanted pregnancies like in the case of Abelard’s wife, Heloise. Even though monasticism ended up treating women worse than men, the two were later united in the love of God. In the monastery, Abelard found his change. That changes the whole outlook of monasticism to that of positive life outcomes. The practice aims more at changing society from the shady practices. Those who ran to it were seeking a place ...