Though he wasn't a christian when he first started researching christian teachings, Lee Strobel has now written a number of books that research and analyze Christianity. Also, there are a number of Christian scholars involved in a project that "Focus on the Family" has produced, called "The Truth Project" and it really analyzes from every direction.
According to Christian doctrine, those who have not reached the age of reason or those who are not willing to accept the teachings of Christianity are unable to be baptized.
The chief task of scholasticism was to reconcile the teachings of ancient philosophers with Christian theology, particularly focusing on the works of Aristotle. Scholastic philosophers sought to use reason and logic to better understand and explain religious doctrines and truths.
I don't see why a Christian monk would want to. The hours are long, filled with readings and teachings of the Buddha, there is a lot of study and debate over the Buddhas teachings (BTW the Buddha endorsed debating his teachings as a method of both proving him right or wrong and as a method of making his followers actually understanding his teachings through reason and logic, not blind faith). So a Christian monk would not find much teachings or veneration of Jesus in a Buddhist monastery.
St. Thomas Aquinas is known for harmonizing Christian teachings with works of Greek philosophers, especially Aristotle. He synthesized faith and reason in his writings to show how they could complement each other in understanding God and the world.
Thomas Aquinas, an Italian scholar of philosophy and theology, tried to bridge the gap between reason and faith. Aquinas greatly admired Aristotle. He saw no conflict between faith and reason, because he believed that both were gifts for God.
Scholasticism sought to reconcile faith and reason, integrating theological teachings with classical philosophy. It aimed to harmonize Christian doctrine with the works of ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle, seeking a rational understanding of religious beliefs.
Thomas Aquinas, a thirteenth-century author and theologian, used reason and logic to reconcile Christian beliefs with the teachings of Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle. His most famous work, the Summa Theologica, employed philosophical arguments to explain and defend Christian doctrine.
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The chief aim was to integrate Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Plato and Aristotle, with Christian theology to provide a rational framework for understanding and defending Christian beliefs. This integration sought to reconcile faith with reason and engage with the philosophical and intellectual currents of the time.
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Some of the best Christian philosophers include Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, and Blaise Pascal. Augustine emphasized the importance of faith and reason in his works, while Aquinas integrated Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology. Pascal is known for his "Pascal's Wager" argument for belief in God. These philosophers have made significant contributions to the field of philosophy by exploring the relationship between faith and reason, the existence of God, and ethical principles based on Christian teachings.