Enlightenment to me means the realise the nature of the universe and the nature of Man in it. Also to realize the nature of your happiness and desires, and the extent of your control over it.
To me, enlightenment in Europe picked up pace in the 1700s. It most certainly involved religious reform and the generation of new cults.
I think you are confusing the buddhist definition of enlightenment with other possible definitions. Perhaps you even believe that the buddhist definition is somehow final and absolute.
The buddhist definition of enlightenment lies far from mine, and both lie far from what a devout Christian might consider enlightenment.
To me, enlightenment in Europe picked up pace in the 1700s. It most certainly involved religious reform and the generation of new cults.
I think you are confusing the buddhist definition of enlightenment with other possible definitions. Perhaps you even believe that the buddhist definition is somehow final and absolute.
The buddhist definition of enlightenment lies far from mine, and both lie far from what a devout Christian might consider enlightenment.