Podcasts about Relativism

What is the purpose of education? What is the truth? What is man? Find out in this season of Unlimited Opinions, as we read Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students. In this episode, we discuss Saul Bellow's Foreword, as well as Bloom's Preface and Introduction, as the authors lay out the "new virtues" of relativism, openness, and freedom as the basis of our failing education system.Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!

Relativism can be compelling but is insufficient for understanding how truth works. Our confession that Jesus is Lord is an absolute truth that commands us to love all people without controlling, coercing or convincing them to believe it.

Today we will cover my recent podcast tour, the debates and madness that ensued, as well as opening it up for call ins from Protestants, Feminists, Libertarians, Catholics, Mormons, Atheists, Black Hebrew Israelites, Hebrew Roots, evangelicals, JWs and MORE! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in JULY here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Today we will cover my recent podcast tour, the debates and madness that ensued, as well as opening it up for call ins from Protestants, Feminists, Libertarians, Catholics, Mormons, Atheists, Black Hebrew Israelites, Hebrew Roots, evangelicals, JWs and MORE! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in JULY here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Is their one truth or is the truth relative? Are some moral values better than others? Are some cultural artifacts worth teaching and preserving more than others? Guided by perspectives in history, theology, and ethics from St. Thomas faculty (listed below) this conversation aims to foster understanding across differing values and religious beliefs as well as explore how shared values and a deeper understanding of moral differences can lead to a more inclusive higher education culture and stronger societal connections.Dr. Shaherzad Ahmadi, Associate Professor of HistoryDr. Laurel Potter, Assistant Professor of TheologyDr. Christopher Wong Michaelson, Barbara and David A. Koch (“coach”) Endowed Chair in Business Ethics & Academic Director of the Melrose & The Toro Company Center for Principled LeadershipCo-sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies of the University of St. Thomas as part of their 2025 Culture of Encounter Ideas Festival. Sponsored by The Melrose & The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership. Produced by Nicole Zwieg Daly, JD, EdD, CPPM. Engineered by Tom Forliti.

Who needs "right" or "wrong" when you can be your own arbiter for your life's boundaries! This is the first movie that has launched an incredible franchise of sequels and spin-offs. The only problem, everyone is always caught up defining and re-defining their understanding of "right" and "wrong."

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ's trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today's readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3553: Good advice isn't one-size-fits-all, yet we often forget this when seeking guidance. Colin Wright challenges the idea of universal advice, emphasizing that personal context, skills, experiences, and circumstances, plays a crucial role in what actually works. Instead of following a rigid formula, he suggests focusing on adaptable principles that align with individual strengths and realities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/the-relativism-of-advice/ Quotes to ponder: "This advice is applicable to me, the author/blogger/columnist. If you are exactly like me in every way, this will probably work pretty well for you. Otherwise, results will vary." "Definitive advice is often faulty from the outset. Not because the people divvying it out are scam-artists, not because the people receiving the advice are no-talent dreamers, but because the conversation the two are having isn't the one they should be having." "The world is full of advice, and much of it is useful in the right hands, but also essentially worthless to most people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3553: Good advice isn't one-size-fits-all, yet we often forget this when seeking guidance. Colin Wright challenges the idea of universal advice, emphasizing that personal context, skills, experiences, and circumstances, plays a crucial role in what actually works. Instead of following a rigid formula, he suggests focusing on adaptable principles that align with individual strengths and realities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/the-relativism-of-advice/ Quotes to ponder: "This advice is applicable to me, the author/blogger/columnist. If you are exactly like me in every way, this will probably work pretty well for you. Otherwise, results will vary." "Definitive advice is often faulty from the outset. Not because the people divvying it out are scam-artists, not because the people receiving the advice are no-talent dreamers, but because the conversation the two are having isn't the one they should be having." "The world is full of advice, and much of it is useful in the right hands, but also essentially worthless to most people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3553: Good advice isn't one-size-fits-all, yet we often forget this when seeking guidance. Colin Wright challenges the idea of universal advice, emphasizing that personal context, skills, experiences, and circumstances, plays a crucial role in what actually works. Instead of following a rigid formula, he suggests focusing on adaptable principles that align with individual strengths and realities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/the-relativism-of-advice/ Quotes to ponder: "This advice is applicable to me, the author/blogger/columnist. If you are exactly like me in every way, this will probably work pretty well for you. Otherwise, results will vary." "Definitive advice is often faulty from the outset. Not because the people divvying it out are scam-artists, not because the people receiving the advice are no-talent dreamers, but because the conversation the two are having isn't the one they should be having." "The world is full of advice, and much of it is useful in the right hands, but also essentially worthless to most people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Magis Center Monday, Brian begins a new topic with Dr. Scott French on Relativism.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morris and Richard Doerflinger discuss the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, particularly in the context of contraception and family planning. They explore the cultural shifts towards subjectivism in moral reasoning, the role of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and share personal experiences that highlight the challenges and implications of these teachings. The discussion emphasizes the need for a return to moral absolutes and the importance of rebuilding a marriage culture to address issues like abortion. This conversation explores the profound social and moral implications of contraception and abortion, emphasizing the unintended consequences of these practices on individuals and society. The speakers discuss how the contraceptive ideology has led to increased out-of-wedlock childbearing, emotional distress among women, and a shift in moral norms that undermine the sanctity of life. They argue for the importance of moral absolutes and the need to recognize the lived experiences of those affected by these issues, advocating for a return to a culture that respects human dignity and the value of life. Pontifical Academy for Life: https://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en.html Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality - Kindle edition by Savage, Deborah, Fastiggi, Robert: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting-ebook/dp/B0DFYCXWYB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L3OM7KLJGYZ5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VRY_r53EM1RowmQWfdKq6A._ySgZB5JoVbqbPziahwk0YAMhmGj5-cJPULAmC1FQKA&dib_tag=se&keywords=lived+experience+and+the+search+for+truth&qid=1741907745&sprefix=lived+e%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 Theological Ethics of Life: https://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en/news/2022/theological-ethics-of-life.html Chapters: 00:00 The Church's Stance on Sexual Morality 05:57 Cultural Shifts and Moral Absolutes 08:33 The Role of the Pontifical Academy for Life 18:46 Personal Experiences with Contraception and Family Planning 31:20 Consequences of Contraception and Abortion 38:04 The Impact of Contraceptive Ideology on Society 43:37 Moral Norms and the Dangers of Relativism 51:23 The Role of Personal Experience in Moral Decision-Making 57:01 The Importance of Moral Absolutes 58:33 The Value of Lived Experience in the right hands This Dr J Show is also on the following platforms: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/ https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7 Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter/ Be sure to subscribe, and check out ALL the Dr J Shows! Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1  

Richard Doerflinger on the Dr. J Show, episode 275 https://youtu.be/W1CEN49YgGU “When young women go to college, they are instantly expected to fall into the hook-up culture," Richard Doerflinger says in Part 2 of this interview. "Their initial feeling is ‘I'm free. I'm liberated from all these restrictive norms. Nobody's watching. Sex is consequence-free.'” And yet, among these young women is more depression, anxiety, isolation, suicidal thoughts, and cutting “to know you're alive," he notes. "Then they can't figure out why they feel so miserable.” Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/RSUCTbkjOtM More about Richard Doerflinger: https://lozierinstitute.org/team-member/richard-doerflinger/ Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Contraception on Society 02:49 Consequences of the Contraceptive Mindset 05:49 Moral Norms and Their Importance 09:10 The Dangers of Relativism 11:56 The Role of Experience in Moral Decision Making 15:06 The Breakdown of Marriage and Family 18:14 The Need for Moral Absolutes 21:08 Reviving Natural Intuition 23:59 The Long-Term Effects of Individual Choices 26:55 The Importance of Sharing Experiences Transcript (Please note the transcript is auto-generated and contains errors) Richard Doerflinger (00:00) the social science part of it. What happens when people pass new, broader, more sweeping contraceptive programs? Do they reduce abortions? And I ended up doing a fact sheet with a couple of dozen references, concluding that they don't reduce abortions in a number of cases, they have increased abortions. The contraceptives have given people a false sense of security. made them more open to more casual sex and therefore opened them up to the possibility of a pregnancy that they don't know what to do about because they're the act that created that child was so anonymous and and so meaningless to them in a way. So it's a it was a big wake up call for me because even as a even as a social phenomenon. Contraception doesn't work. It certainly at reducing the number of abortions. And that's something that John Paul the second mentioned in his encyclical on the gospel of life as well. People think it's going to prevent it, but it can be very many times a road toward it. You had this technical thing that was supposed to prevent this. But as a backup to contraceptive failure, you have this other technical thing that will solve the problem you didn't think you were supposed to have. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (01:39) And you know, repair of a couple of economists, Janet Yellen and her husband, right? You know this article. Yes, yes. Richard Doerflinger (01:48) Let's sources, yeah. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (01:51) Basically, they were asking the question, how is it possible that in the age of contraception and abortion, both being readily available, that we have more out of wedlock childbearing than we ever did before? How is this possible? And they concluded pretty much what you just concluded, which is that the social is, contraception is the social cause. It's not a cause like smoking causes cancer, but it's a social cause in the sense that it sets a set of incentives into motion. which then the net result of the whole new system that you've created ends up with people having pregnancies that they feel socially are not sustainable, because you're the father of the child is your boss who's married to someone else. And you would never have done that if you didn't have contraception, you know, that type of thing or some schmuck you picked up at a bar, which you never would have done if you didn't feel protected. And so the woman has a choice of either aborting the baby or carrying it to term and being a single parent because there's no marriage isn't really practical. And then our friends in the crisis pregnancy center world, the pregnancy care center world, they are dealing with this issue all the time. And they would like to be able to tell the young ladies, should be, can you marry this guy? And oftentimes the answer is it would really, they couldn't in good conscience urge the girl to marry the guy. So there have been a whole series of consequences from the widespread promotion of sex that is not intended to be procreative, you know, if you can put it that way. Can you, from your perspective, Richard, spell out, you know, just kind of trace more of those consequences? What are some other things that have followed from the whole contraceptive ideology, the whole contraceptive mindset? What are some other… things that you've documented or observed. Richard Doerflinger (03:50) Well, one thing, and this was the subject of Anne Maloney's chapter in this book about, you the boys from the trenches. She's been teaching for many years at a women's college, Catholic women's college. And, you know, the female students, they come there, they're freed from their past social Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (04:03) yes. Richard Doerflinger (04:20) environment from their parents and so on. And instantly you are expected to fall in with the hookup culture. their initial experience or their initial feeling is, I'm free, I'm liberated from all these restrictive norms and nobody's watching. And I'm a liberated woman. The sex is consequence free. Well, it's not consequence free because what she found in talking to these young ladies over decades really is more depression, more anxiety, more cutting, cutting yourself in the arm to know you're alive, more isolation, more abandonment, more suicidal thoughts. And they can't figure out why they feel so miserable. It's the saddest thing I've ever read. And as we as well, you know, where's where's the young man? Well, you know, it was one night. never talk to me again. This is a very destructive culture, destructive, especially to women, though I don't think it's it's good for men either. So it's something you can see writ large in social findings. My friend Helen Alvarez calls it the immistration of women. That means women are more miserable than ever before. And that shows up in social surveys. And I think it does make people ready for abortion. The other thing is that the ideology that started with contraception and then was used to create a Supreme Court judgment that there was a constitutional right not only to contraception but to abortion, I found has gotten used by later courts, by later judges, to justify the lethal neglect of handicapped newborn children to as a precedent for euthanasia and assisted suicide for elderly. And so the whole idea that life, innocent life, supposedly burdensome life or imperfect life has no great rights that can Trump, should stop using that word, shouldn't I, can override liberty, personal liberty. that has gotten into any number of other areas where life is at risk. So it's something that has been kind of poisoning society. This idea that you can have actions that are, you don't have any actions that are consequence free. And very often the consequences are bad consequences for the most helpless among us. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (07:45) And you know, I like the way you put that because the whole idea that there are some norms, some moral norms that have no exceptions, there's a reason for those things having no exceptions. And the underlying reason is that you're trying to protect the true equality of every human being and their right to life. know, so much of this has been done in the name of equality for women. Well, when they're talking about equality for women, they're talking about in terms of income or occupational stature, that kind of thing. There's no question that women make more money as individuals than they used to, or that women have more education than they used to. That's certainly true. And so men and women are more equal. But only in that dimension. The women are now more miserable than they were before. And the idea that every human person has a baseline of human rights, that gets completely shot. you know, that the woman has the sole right to determine whether this particular person even gets to live, you know. That idea is extremely corrosive. And it's one of these things, it's superficially appealing, but when you really dig down a little bit, you find there's all sorts of dark sides to it. And, you know, it seems like it's been the job of the faithful Catholic remnant to make sure that at least somebody digs down a little bit. to pass that superficial appeal of the thing. Richard Doerflinger (09:14) Yeah, it's a, it reminded me of something that was once written by one of my favorite priests that I ever met, Jesuit priest named John Connery SJ. And he had a steady debate going back and forth between him and Richard McCormick, who was one of the great consequentialist theologians in the United States in journals like Theological Studies. And he ended one of his articles about moral absolutes with a statement that I thought, well, it's so obvious that you're the first person that wrote anything that brought it home to me. And that was, look, it's when it's hard to obey a moral norm, that's when you need the moral absolute. You don't need moral absolutes for when it's easy. You only need it when it is when the temptation is greater to to violate it. And I don't know why they're just stuck in my mind as well. It's enormous common sense. But for some reason, there are people who think that that's not true. The. And the whole history of Catholic moral teaching has been to refine and sometimes to expand the application of its witness to life. You know, more and more of the church has turned against capital punishment as, you know, an unnecessarily violent means for trying to punish or stop crime. Our tradition on war has become more and more skeptical about the idea that you could ever have in practice today with all our technology, a just war, a limited war. And so here, when life is at its most helpless, we seem to be wanting to go in the opposite direction. And I would like to say to some of my liberal Catholic friends, do you really think that once you make this new paradigm where it's only your subjective Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (11:20) Mm-hmm Richard Doerflinger (11:29) desires and your own experience that are going to make the moral norm for you. You don't think anybody's going to think of applying that to war. I don't see any reason why not. If it's a paradigm, it's a paradigm. It undermines all moral absolutes. So I think it's very, very important to that. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (11:45) Right And it undermines all moral absolutes, but it also places the weak in an even weaker position, right, because there's nothing to which they can appeal. The law of the strongest becomes much more potent in a relativistic type of system, and this is something Pope Benedict was, I think, referring to when he talked about the dictatorship of relativism. If you really don't have any standards, then you are going to end up with the law of the strongest, whether you mean to or not, whether you like it or not. that's where you're going to end up because you don't have any standard that everybody can appeal to. Richard Doerflinger (12:30) That's right. That's John Paul II as well in the Gospel of Life. When liberty, when freedom does not serve the truth, it's just a war of the strong against the weak. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (12:44) Right, right. And that's pretty much where we are. Richard Doerflinger (12:47) what we seem to be heading for. The other thing that just surprises me is that a lot of the Protestant denominations, and this has been noted by Mary Eberstadt and others, have taken this road toward a more subjectivist, more relativist morality, accepting the zeitgeist, the spirit of the age, in terms of sexuality, among other things. And those are the denominations that are dying. know, the Presbyterians, the Lutherans, the Episcopalians, at least some branches of them have decided we need to get with the spirit of the age so that people will find us credible. And instead, people found them dispensable. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (13:43) Yes. Richard Doerflinger (13:44) They were just saying the things that the secular society was already telling them and wrapping it around in some theology, but you don't need the theology if you've already got, you know, the answer to what you're allowed to do, which is pretty broad answer. So it's very frustrating to find that this, you know, sexual revolution, obviously, I mean, you have to just open your eyes had many, many casualties. And I don't know why that can be invisible to bishops, to theologians. The evidence is all there. again, know, Berenstead has been, and her contribution to this as well, and in yours, it's all there. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (14:36) That's right. Richard Doerflinger (14:37) Question about it, really. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (14:40) Well, I can tell you how this works, Richard. can tell you exactly how this works, because this is the kind of stuff I track, right? People selectively choose the evidence. And so the people who are talking about lived experience, they always have one kind of experience in mind, the experience of the hard case, whatever the hard case might be, the issue is abortion or the issue is end of life issues or homosexuality or whatever the issue is, it's always the hard case where it's hard to meet the norm, like you were saying before, but they never ever present the evidence, the lived experience of the people who violated the norm and then later regret it. And the whole list of reasons why people turn out to regret violating the norm. You know, it's like we're driving down the Pacific Coast Highway in California, which is a beautiful winding road, but we're driving down that highway with no guardrails. in a car that has no brakes. Well, when you go careening off the cliff, you kind of wish you had the brakes. You kind of wish somebody had said, danger, slow down, you know? But that's what the absolute moral norm can do for you, is it keeps you from the worst kind of catastrophe, but still give you lots and lots of freedom about how. So for example, you and your wife, I want to come back to your story, which by the way is the subject of his contribution here. That what you discover is when you say, okay, certain things are off limits. We're not going to use the rubbers anymore. We're not going to take the pills anymore. Okay, that's off limits. But within that, within the constraints we've now accepted for ourselves, we can do all sorts of things. We're very free if we stay in the playground, you know, and the playground is much safer than the free for all that includes cars coming through at 50 miles an hour. You know, can, the kids can't play in that kind of environment. And so, but the contraceptive ideology has broken down marriage precisely as Paul VI said it would do because if you have a strong marriage culture and you know you're supposed to be sexually exclusive, that means this ring says I'm off limits. I'm off limits to everybody, you know, and you're off limits to everybody because you got a ring on your finger. Richard Doerflinger (16:59) Even the guys who are trying to cheat on their wives and go to a bar to pick up a woman they don't know, they realize they need to take that ring off first. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (17:12) Yeah, that's right. No, that's very true. That's very true. Because there is still some residual moral norm around that you don't mess around with somebody's spouse. But contraception makes it seem like it will be OK, that we can get away with this. It's not as potentially catastrophic and stuff. And how many marriages are destroyed by infidelity? A lot. A lot are destroyed by infidelity, obviously. So yeah. Anyway, go ahead. Richard Doerflinger (17:44) I was just going say that, you when you're talking about the playground, it reminded me of something that I think GK Chesterton said about there was once a playground. It was on a sort of plateau, but it has this big strong fence all around, all around the playground. And kids would come and they would play. And sometimes they, you know, when running in a ball game, they'd actually bounce off the fence or something, you know, that everybody was having a good time. Everybody decided. Although their parents decided, well, this is very restrictive. We will take away the fence. The next day they came, the fence was down. The children arrived. They were all huddling together in the center and no one was laughing. And it reminded me also of there's a palliative care physician I used to work with on the issue of physician assisted suicide. said something very similar. said, because I know that deliberately ending the life of my patient is the one thing I must never do that freed me to do all of the ways to explore all the ways in which I can relieve his suffering and accompany him or her. Because I know that's where I don't go. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (19:09) Mm-hmm. Richard Doerflinger (19:10) So I think that's very true on all kinds of issues. You say this is what I will not do. What is it? Meet Lo, Fustasing. I'll do anything for love, but I won't do that. Those norms are there to free us for the ways in which we can live with each other and, yes, plan our families. and respect each other. I that was one of the other things that just I had to respect my wife's body and its natural cycles and so on. And that helped to undergird my respect for her, which, of course, every husband should have for his wife. And so it is a way of working with reality instead of trying to change reality to your whims. I think this is a much longer term debate or struggle than just, you know, changing laws or, you know, changing official documents. It really is about changing culture. It's about changing attitudes. I've done some writing in the past about this whole worldview of expressive individualism, that every one of us is just sort of a individual. Well, it's really, it's very Nietzschean, you know, it's the will to power. I express myself, I can create myself, making my identity by the way that I work out what I want to do. And that is so destructive on so many levels. And I think that the marriage culture, the idea of actually committing yourself to another person, that that is freeing. It frees you from all the consequences of uncommitted sex that so many women have had to experience. And it is also something that, there is also you were talking about, you know, there's a there's a moral norm built into us, you know, instinctually, a mother has the instinct of protecting her child. at every stage. We have been trying to suppress that over the recent decades of developments on this is what your individual freedom frees you or maybe requires you to do. I was very taken aback once I was reading a Catholic account of abortion. This is a priest who is responding to an essay by Anne Landers in favor of abortion. And he went through all kinds of rebuttals about the arguments in favor. And then he said, but to get back to the one thing, the essential thing, the only thing to abort is to destroy your son or daughter. And I have been working with the, you know, this is the taking of a human life or this is, you know, a form of killing and so on. And suddenly just those words took me aback. Well, of course it is. You're related. This is a member of your family. It already is a member of your family. Even if your family is only the two of you. And I think it has taken a lot of work for society to break down that very natural intuition. And there must be ways to revive it because it hasn't entirely disappeared. mean, many, many abortions are very broken up about it. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (23:01) Yes, yes. And many men are broken up by their wives or girlfriends' decisions to have an abortion. And even siblings. Every once in a while somebody will share with me, you know, Dr. Morse, my mom told me when I was a teenager, my mom told me that she had had an abortion, you know, at some point. And that guy said to me, my gosh, I have a sibling who died, you know. So even there, none of these things only affect the individual. This is the other big myth, you know. The person making the decision cannot foresee all the consequences if you, particularly if you expand the consequences beyond yourself. What impact will this have on the people around me, on my husband, on my boyfriend, on my other kids, you know? What are all those consequences? This has always been the argument against consequentialism. You know, no, I mean, it's one argument against consequentialism. You can't possibly know all the possible consequences. Richard Doerflinger (24:12) And there's no way to quantify one against the other because they're different projects. And the first consequence is on you. I you have just made yourself the kind of person who does this. And I mean, there's certainly opportunity for repenting of that, for turning your life around again. But the first consequence is on your own conscience. There are people who, you this was the first time they realized they were capable of doing this thing that they didn't think they would ever do. And that changes your life. it's, yeah, consequentialism is, it's a very one dimensional way of talking about one very small subset of all the consequences that we create when we have a human act, a moral act. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (25:10) Yes, yes. And I'm glad you're calling it expressive individualism, because one of the… I almost think of it as a trick. You know, one of the tricks that is done to make you think this act is okay is that you greatly redefine what counts as a consequence. You know, so when you see people expressing themselves by deciding they were really born in the wrong body, and they're going to change the sex of the body, and they're going to leave their wife and their children to go live as a woman… You know, that person's thinking about the consequences to themselves. They're not thinking about the long-term impact on the wife and the children. Somehow that doesn't enter the calculation. It doesn't enter as a harm, you know? And that's how a lot of this stuff is done. That's the trick, I would call it the trick. And one of the things that we try to do here at the Ruth Institute is to make sure those people get a microphone, you know, that the people who've been left behind have an opportunity to say, you know, my dad did this and it was awful. My mom did this and it was awful for us, you know, all of those type of things to broaden that discussion so that people understand your actions do have far reaching consequences, not just to you today, but to generations down the line. You're gonna be having consequences, the consequences of these acts. So we have our work cut out for us in this volume, us little, our intrepid people who are trying to fight against consequentialism in the Roman Catholic Church. where it doesn't belong, okay people, it does not belong in the Roman Catholic Church. The rest of you maybe have an excuse, but no, we're not gonna accept this. So in your opinion, who should read this book? Who should get this book? Who should have it on their shelf? Richard Doerflinger (26:55) You know, I think it would be a very handy guide for pastors who, you know, deal with people coming to them with questions regarding sexuality and so on. know, people will not necessarily always listen to, well, that this is immoral in the teaching of the Catholic Church. They might listen to, well, I mean, what you're doing or what you want to do. has really done a lot of harm to a lot of women and a lot of men. And here's some experience. I mean, if people will listen to experience, this book has got those. I think people who are teaching moral theology or are teaching marriage preparation or RCIA, Pre-Kena programs, can look at this and get some insights that will help them to talk in a very down to earth way about sexual ethics. I mean, I have a vested interest, I would, you know, I hope everybody reads this book, of course, but I think especially in those consequences, you know, in those situations, it could be an extremely helpful guide for where to go when just saying no is not enough. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (28:19) Right, right. And do you think people would respond well if they received this book as a gift from someone else? I wonder if some of our viewers might want send it to their pastor, might want to send it to their moral theologian professor or something like that. I don't know. Maybe people don't respond well to that. But maybe they do. Maybe. I don't know. What do you think, Rich? Should people try that? Richard Doerflinger (28:46) It couldn't hurt. The one person I know I should not send it to. I was talking to one of our grown daughters the other day and said, you know, Maria, I just finished, you know, I got a chapter in a recently published book. We were talking about, you know, moms and my married life in our checkered history with family planning. You want to read it? She said, God, no. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (29:15) That's it. Richard Doerflinger (29:18) So, you know, your kids don't want to. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (29:20) Send it to her. Duly noted, Richard. We will not send it to your daughter. Richard Doerflinger (29:26) But I hope other people will be sort of interested in what we learned from our experience. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (29:33) Yes. And the strategic significance of this book, just to reiterate something that Rich and I started at and have been kind of hinting around about, is that lived experience is the terminology that people use to defend consequentialism. Lived experience can trump those moral norms. And we want to say that it's actually the lived experience of people who violate those norms that should tell us that the norms are very valuable to us. and that the norms are worth defending and the norms are worth keeping. Richard Dorflinger, thank you so much for being my guest on today's episode of the Dr. J Show. This has been very interesting, very, very helpful. Are you still writing and working in this series or do you have a website or something like that where people can keep up with you? Richard Doerflinger (30:25) I don't have a website. mean, if you were to do an internet search in my name, some of my work would come up. Also, some nasty articles about me from people who didn't appreciate what I was doing in Congress. my wife is asking me once in a while when I'm going to retire from my retirement. I continue to do writing and speaking. giving a talk at Notre Dame next week, part of their fall conference on the Catholic imagination, which is interesting, is they wanted me to apply the idea of the Catholic imagination, the Catholic worldview and how it looks at reality as having deeper levels than other accounts recognized and apply it to some of these issues like abortion. so So it's mainly, a lot of the speakers are gonna be novelists, poets and so on, but I get to take that idea and apply it to what I work on usually. And it's been an interesting exercise to figure out what I'm gonna say. I haven't figured out all of it yet. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (31:44) Well, Richard Darflinger, it has been a lot of fun talking with you about these issues, these very serious and important issues, but we have had a little bit of fun while we're doing it. I do hope that people will take this volume seriously. I do hope that people will use these thoughts to interpret what you see coming out of Rome from time to time and help you understand what some of these debates are in Catholic moral theology. Your contribution here, Richard, has been really a big help to me and I'm sure to many of the viewers of the Ruth Institute. So I want to thank you so much for being my guest on today's episode of The Dr. J Show. Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! 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In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks at summarising relativism as covered thus far. Starting with our end point we look back at each decision of the day; whether they bring us closer or farther from our end point. L'articolo E48 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – summary of relativism proviene da Radio Maria.

February 16, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Today Neal leads the class while Hiram is out of town.   Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 

February 23, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Today Neal leads the class while Hiram is out of town.   Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 47:46

In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks further into the subject of relativism. Love is willing the good of the other person. Relativism claims to be neutral, but it is not value neutral; it is a certain way of looking at the world which says that there is no right […] L'articolo E47 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – more on relativism proviene da Radio Maria.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Brett focuses on the supremacy of Christ over complacency and cultural trends, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and unity among believers. The message encourages listeners to evaluate their faith and place Jesus at the center of their lives, reminding them of the victory and completeness found in Him.

In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks further into the subject of relativism. He continues to detail the keys/tools we can use to deal with relativism is everyday life. L'articolo E46 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism – the seven keys cont'd proviene da Radio Maria.

Today on Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're discussing Kanye West's latest internet meltdown and what it reveals about the state of our unfortunate over-sexualized and depraved culture. From celebrity chaos to societal decay, it's clear—without God, the world spirals into total confusion and sin. We're breaking down the bigger picture and talking about why it's time to turn away from worldliness/wickedness and the dysfunction of degeneracy and back to the truth and love of Christ. Jesus is the only sane way forward, ladies and gentlemen.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-copy?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tbs_thebiblestudy_searchads-nixwdmd&tw_source=google&tw_adid=608801073541&tw_campaign=17672311083&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC-_2dRN1WU6lhTaWFNApFgzBkVe_&gclid=CjwKCAiAwaG9BhAREiwAdhv6Y_Xc6w4LM7_4otTu1-XgzYjKKwhwbNBCdqLFVTDdXToND7Rt6JU2hBoC3hsQAvD_BwE

In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks further into the subject of relativism. He begins to detail the first two keys/tools we can use to deal with relativism is everyday life. L'articolo E45 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism – seven keys proviene da Radio Maria.

January 26, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 44:54

29th January, 2025 – In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks further into the subject of relativism. If we keep in mind that every moment is an ethical moment and keeping our end in mind; what kind of person do we want to become. L'articolo E44 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism – keep our End in mind proviene da Radio Maria.

I take another deep dive into a deeply insightful and original lecture by Karl Popper: The Myth of the Framework. In this first part (of 4) I spend most of the episode unpacking our motivations, Popper's own thoughts on his success in combating bad ideologies and the purposes of discussion. Indeed this piece can be considered an instruction manual for discussions: how to have them and why. Below: timestamps for this episode: 00:00 Purpose of this new series 05:41 Woke, DEI and Popper 10:47 Popper in his own words on his “success” 12:23: Marxism and Relativism as “ideas that survive” 19:47 Popper in the modern day 22:30 Frameworks and “echo chambers”. 26:05 Some personal anecdotes and reflections 32:43: Defending an idea is different to explaining one. 35:00 Personal anecdotes. 47:47 Discussions 49:33 Why do we talk to each other? :) 59:13 The Myth of the Framework. Section 1 1:01:04 Commentary Section 1 1:03:33 The Myth of the Framework Section 2 1:04:29 Commentary Section 2 1:06:15 The Myth of the Framework Section 3a 1:07:07 Commentary Section 3a 1:12:12 The Myth of the Framework Section 3b 1:13:40 Commentary Section 3b 1:16:39 Should we “talk” to North Korea? 1:26:12 The West and its enemies 1:28:42 The Myth of the Framework Section 3c 1:29:59 Commentary Section 3c 1:32:25 The Myth of the Framework Section 3d 1:33:24 Closing Reflection

Dr Nir Lahav PhD, is a Physicist from Bar-Ilan University, now at Cambridge University. His field of study is in Neuroscience and Consciousness studies. He uses network theory, non linear dynamics and chaos. He developed The Relativistic Theory of Consciousness - a new physical theory in order to solve the hard problem of consciousness. He is also developing a model for chaotic neural networks in collaboration with Zachariah Neemeh, his 2022 paper ("A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness") was chosen as one of the most influential articles of the year by Neuroscience News. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (1:18) - Definition of Consciousness (5:44) - A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness (15:48) - The Equivalence Principle & the Zombie Argument (21:42) - Physicalism vs Reductive Materialism (28:56) - Nir's Exploration of Relativity & Consciousness (37:20) - How to test the Relativistic Theory (future experiments & predictions) (42:08) - Emergentism, Functionalism, & Cognitive Frames of Reference (53:25) - Cognitive Maps & Consciousness (1:00:00) - Animal/AI Consciousness (minimal conditions) (1:03:30) - Free Will & Determinism (1:12:55) - Is the Universe be Conscious? (from a Relativistic Approach) (1:22:18) - From Absolutism to Relativism (1:31:20) - Future work (1:33:10) - Conclusion EPISODE LINKS: - Nir's Website: https://www.lahavnir.com/ - Nir's Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079610723001128 - Nir's "GoFundMe": https://gofund.me/b37c00d5 CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution - YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

The Inherent Contradiction of Denying Absolute Truth In this episode of the Cogitations podcast, hosted by Tony Brewer, the core topic revolves around the concept of absolute truth. Brewer begins with an introduction to the podcast series and a biblical reference from Daniel 7:28. He emphasizes the importance of discussing absolute truth rather than keeping opinions to oneself. Brewer shares an anecdote involving Drew Leonard's university experience, where a professor's attempt to disprove absolute truths falls apart due to inherent contradictions. The discussion critiques relativism, highlighting that denying absolute truths is logically and morally unsustainable. Brewer argues that truth is grounded in the character of God and warns of the societal consequences of relativistic thinking. The podcast concludes with purposes for Christians to defend absolute truth and maintain consistency in their faith and reasoning . 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:33 Housekeeping and Community Engagement 02:15 Supporting the Podcast 03:46 Discussion on Absolute Truth 08:11 Relativism and Its Flaws 14:57 Biblical Perspective on Truth 19:00 Q&A and Final Thoughts Be sure to support the channel and the work by going to Facebook and liking and sharing our stuff. It really helps us grow.   Facebook link : https://www.facebook.com/TonyandLaBethBrewer   for Bible questions and show topic suggestions send and email to: www.christianityisnow@gmail.com   Be sure to follow us on "X" formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/1Chronicles1232   If you want to support the show monthly, www.patreon.com/christianitynow     You can do a one time donation through PayPal: nearchurches@gmail.com   #christianitynow #christianitytoday #varietyshow #bibletime #biblestudy #gospel #biblequestions #bibleanswers #venting#gossip#bibletalk#biblepodcast #christiancontent #christianliving #biblicalworldview #faithjourney #fatihwalk #biblestudy#biblereading#livestream#biblequestions #livequestions #liveanswers #church #churchflow #churchofchrist #churchofgod #churchfamily    

A battle rages—and boys are on the front lines. They are daily bombarded by anti-Christian philosophies:Relativism—disrupts truth and biblical morality,Humanism—teaches that a person must depend on himself, not God, if this is true, then why do we even need God?And evolution—teaches that we evolved by mere chance, the very existence of a loving Creator is ridiculed.Don't let these worldly philosophies destroy your son's faith in Christ. Teach him to stand on the solid Word of God.Training your son in today's secular culture isn't easy. It requires time and attention. Learn about a Proven Process that can help you accomplish this. Visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com for free downloadable resources.

22nd January, 2025 – In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks deeper into the subject of relativism. The virtues give us the freedom to love whereas modern views look at freedom as the ability to choose from several options; ‘freedom from'. L'articolo E43 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism – arming ourselves with techniques to deal with it proviene da Radio Maria.

January 19, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 46:53

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15th January, 2025 – In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael looks deeper into the subject of relativism and practical ways to deal with it. L'articolo E42 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism and practical ways to deal with it proviene da Radio Maria.

January 12, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 45:05

8th January, 2025 – In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael covers the subject of relativism; the idea that there is no definitive Truth, it depends on our beliefs. This is ‘the most profound difficulty of our time' Pope Benedict XVI. L'articolo E41 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – relativism. proviene da Radio Maria.

January 5, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 33:24

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December 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 44:00

December 22, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 45:37

In chapters 3 and 4 Greg Koukl explains the three kinds of relativism and critiques the idea that each society has its own unique set of moral values.

December 15, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 42:45

I wanted to follow up on my post from last week, Return to Real Science, that talked about “Relativism”. Two things happened since then that I thought perfectly illustrated the problem with “Moral Relativism” or “Moral Inversion”. I posted the following writing on Facebook: “I am appalled that many people, including journalists like Taylor Lorenz (Washington Post & New York Times), are celebrating the murder of an insurance company CEO. Taylor posted a screenshot of another health insurance company making a change and her post said: “And people wonder why we want these executives dead”. This is the problem with moral relativism.Get my weekly posts in your email by subscribing for free! For background I shared that my article this week explained relativism and included a quote from the article: “Relativism is the idea that all opinions are equally valid, no matter how ridiculous. For example, certain frameworks might argue that math is oppressive because it emphasizes correct answers. But without objective truth, how do we build bridges, design computers, or cure diseases? Imagine an engineer saying, “My truth is that this bridge will hold up,” even if the math proves otherwise. Relativism doesn't lead to progress; it leads to chaos.”We're seeing the damage this mindset causes right now. People are justifying their celebration of murder by claiming it's acceptable because of the CEO's role in denying health insurance claims.This selective moral reasoning is rooted in relativism—the belief that morality can shift based on context or personal feelings. It replaces universal principles, like the inherent wrongness of murder, with subjective justifications tied to anger or perceived injustice.But here's the danger: if morality becomes entirely relative, it opens the door to chaos.Today, it's celebrating a CEO's murder; tomorrow, it could be justifying anything that feels right to someone at the time.Relativism undermines the very foundations of ethical reasoning and erodes trust in the principles that hold society together.We cannot allow ourselves to be swept away by this mindset.It's imperative to reject moral relativism and return to universal principles of reason and evidence, principles that ensure justice, fairness, and accountability for all, regardless of our emotions or personal grievances.Murder is wrong.”After I posted this on Facebook, one of my very smart and well intentioned friends respectfully criticized my article saying that I was incorrect. We had a lengthy debate and I know he has the best of intentions, but this part of the interaction perfectly illustrated the problem with this mindset. He suggested that my post was alienating people. So I responded with the message: “I respectfully suggest it may not be me who is alienating people. Let me offer an example: Could you answer a seemingly simple question with a simple yes or no: “Is it acceptable for race to be a consideration in hiring, grading, or discipline?”His response was: “That's a trick question and you know it. Yes, it's acceptable in select situations. And no, it isn't in all.”That answer shocks most people that have been out of academia for a while or who haven't been paying attention to this new line of thinking. But it is a perfect illustration of moral relativism. It couldn't be more clear. This new line of thinking has convinced incredibly smart and well intentioned people that racism and murder are okay in certain “select situations”. I reject this view completely and I hope that we all will. It is never appropriate to judge someone based on the color of their skin. This is a moral truth. This is the basis of the Civil Rights Movement and the Civil Rights Act. But sadly, this type of thinking has pervaded almost all of our powerful institutions in America. Due to the selective moral relativism, organizations like schools, companies, non-profits will engage in a practice called “Hiring with an equity lens”. This activity quite literally encourages the organization to make hiring decisions with an eye towards considering race. This practice is illegal and immoral, even though it is done with the best of intentions, it still does not justify the practice and it never will. We must reject this kind of moral relativism and return to return to objective, universal principles that respect individual rights and emphasize personal responsibility. Hiring decisions, and all organizational practices, must be based on competence, character, and contribution, not superficial attributes like race or gender. When we deviate from this approach, we erode the foundations of trust and accountability that hold society together.This is not about intention but about outcomes. Good intentions cannot justify practices that undermine equality under the law and create resentment. History has proven that when people are judged by their abilities and achievements, rather than group identity, innovation and prosperity follow.To restore integrity to our institutions, we must demand a relentless commitment to standards that transcend political fads or ideological movements. This means rejecting any practice that prioritizes group identity over individual capability and insisting on a meritocratic approach that rewards excellence and effort.The way forward is simple but not easy. It requires a willingness to stand against popular but destructive ideas and to reaffirm timeless truths about human dignity and agency. Our schools, businesses, and nonprofits must lead by example, building cultures where personal responsibility and achievement are the sole measures of success.DefinitionsMurder: the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.Racism: the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.My dream is to be a writer. My paid subscribers support my dream. Thank you! Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

December 8, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 43:23

Over the past few decades, a troubling shift has occurred in how we perceive and utilize science, particularly within educational contexts. Traditional science, grounded in facts, evidence, and experimentation, is increasingly being overshadowed by modern social science frameworks that emphasize subjective interpretations over empirical data. This shift has significant implications for the reliability and credibility of scientific knowledge.To receive my weekly posts for FREE in your email account, just submit your email below! The way we know this is a problem is something called the reproducibility crisis. Reproducibility—the ability to replicate the results of a study using the same methods and data—is one of the foundations of science. But studies have shown that this isn't happening. A 2016 survey published in Nature found that over 70% of researchers tried and failed to reproduce another scientist's experiments, and more than half couldn't reproduce their own. If a study can't be replicated, it means the findings aren't proven at all. This issue has eroded public trust in science and made it harder to solve real-world problems.In educational settings, this problem is compounded by the introduction of certain modern social science approaches that prioritize subjective interpretations over objective analysis. Instead of focusing on evidence-based questions like, “How does this process work?” they might ask, “How does this reflect systemic inequalities?” For example, someone might argue that labeling certain smells as “bad” is tied to cultural bias. But how do you test that? How do you prove it's true or false? These claims often rely on interpretations rather than measurable evidence, which makes them less useful for solving real-world problems.Another example is implicit bias testing, which claims to reliably measure unconscious prejudice and predict discriminatory behavior. While the idea has been widely adopted in workplaces and institutions, many researchers have questioned the reliability and validity of these tests. How do you objectively measure or prove the existence of a bias that the person may not be aware of? And can it accurately predict real-world actions? The evidence for these claims is often inconsistent and difficult to replicate.Similarly, in education, the concept of learning styles suggests that students learn best when taught according to their “preferred learning style” (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.). While this sounds intuitive, numerous studies have failed to find consistent evidence supporting the effectiveness of tailoring teaching methods to these styles. How do you test this claim objectively when evidence suggests that all students benefit from well-rounded teaching strategies, regardless of their preferred style?Another common example is cultural appropriation in art and fashion, where critics argue that using certain cultural symbols is inherently exploitative or oppressive. For instance, a designer might be criticized for incorporating a traditional motif from another culture into their work. While these discussions can raise important questions about respect and representation, how do you measure whether such acts cause tangible harm? These claims often rely on subjective perceptions of offense, which are not easily quantified or tested.I am going to attempt to convince you that, if we want to solve real problems and move forward as a society, we need to abandon this way of thinking and return to science rooted in evidence and logic.Let's start with what real science looks like. Science asks clear questions about the world and then tests them. For example, scientists might wonder, “Does this medicine cure disease?” They test it on a large group of people, compare the results, and share their findings so others can confirm their work. If the results hold up, we accept them as truth—at least until new evidence suggests otherwise. This process has given us life-saving breakthroughs like antibiotics, airplanes, and smartphones. Science works because it's based on facts that can be proven and tested repeatedly.This focus on feelings creates something called relativism. Relativism is the idea that all opinions are equally valid, no matter how ridiculous. For example, certain frameworks might argue that math is oppressive because it emphasizes correct answers. But without objective truth, how do we build bridges, design computers, or cure diseases? Imagine an engineer saying, “My truth is that this bridge will hold up,” even if the math proves otherwise. Relativism doesn't lead to progress; it leads to chaos.We're already seeing the damage this mindset has caused. In some workplaces, employees are forced to sit through workshops where they're told that their race or gender determines whether they're an “oppressor” or “oppressed.” These sessions aren't based on evidence but on assumptions. In schools, lessons often focus on how systems are unfair instead of teaching students how to think critically and solve problems. Instead of creating solutions, this approach fosters division and resentment. And since these frameworks reject the idea of objective truth, it's impossible to argue against them—it's like debating with someone who denies the sky is blue.The truth is, these modern approaches don't fix problems; they just find new ones to complain about. Imagine if doctors used these methods. Instead of asking, “What's the best treatment for this disease?” they'd spend all their time arguing about how healthcare systems are unfair. While that might be worth discussing, it doesn't help the patient. Real science, on the other hand, focuses on solutions. It asks testable questions, runs experiments, and uses evidence to make the world better.We need to return to real, objective science. Science works because it relies on evidence, not opinions. It's the reason we have airplanes that don't fall out of the sky and medicines that actually cure diseases. These frameworks might sound sophisticated, but they're a dead end. If we want to move forward, we have to focus on what's real and testable. That's what real science does—and it's the only way to truly solve the problems we face.Thanks for reading Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

December 1, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This quarter Hiram starts a new class.    Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World "Unprecedented Times" Climate change / Environmental disasters Global Pandemic Technological advancement Political Polarization and Social Unrest Mental Health Crisis Workplace and Societal Expectations Things that Never Change... Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10) Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17) Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35) Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained Defining Worldview... World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world Engaging other world views wisely and well: Listen well (Prov. 18:13) Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23) Don't assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24) Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14) Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13) Worldviews to Engage Humanistic : humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17) Materialism and Hedonism : life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10) Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32) Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25) Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1) Christian Worldview What is a Christian worldview? Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person's primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7). Key elements to the Christian worldview: Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5) Humans made in God's image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1) Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12) Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6) Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21) The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life? The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6) Passages to consider: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Matthew 4:4 Psalm 119:105 How the Bible shapes the Christian's view of everything Challenges to a Christian Worldview Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43) Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6) Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5) Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23) Ignorance (Hosea 4:6) Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16) Concluding Thoughts Applying the Christian Worldview A worldview as a starting point Discussion Questions   Duration 43:04

Relativism holds that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, and/or historical context and are not absolute. I'm not so sure (nor are a lot of other people). Let me speak of relativism today. There is an old Monty Python skit where a one-legged man auditions for a theatrical role as Tarzan. After some awkward movements, the people in the dark of the theater say, “Thanks, we'll get back to you.” The man plaintively asks, “Do I have a chance at all of being considered?”  “Well,” answers a producer, “I supposed we would come to you first before a man with no legs at all.” In Rhode Island, there are two public schools that stand out among all the others in terms of grade-point averages, performance on standardized tests, and admission to colleges. They are hailed as the avatars. Yet neither is in the top 100 of such schools nationally. A great many high school all-stars can't make the team in college, and most college all-stars never make the pros. Some people snidely point out that a Chrysler or a Genesis looks just like a Bentley. Perhaps, until you place them next to a Bentley.  A Campbell's soup can painting or a banana taped to a canvas might go at an auction for seven figures, but they're ludicrously considered against the Mona Lisa, The Nightwatch, The Scream, or Guernica. We tend to lose perspective if we don't open our vistas, widen our interests, travel to new places, and gain new friends. You may well, rightfully, enjoy the view from a ski chalet, but the Grand Canyon is hard to describe adequately once you've been there in person. While I was trying to hide at a party, a college professor's wife mentioned to me that her husband had published four books over 12 years. “That's impressive,” I offered, looking for an escape route. “Impressive?!” she repeated in a stentorian voice, “It's more than that! How many people do you know who have done that?”

Ethics should also be a knowable truth.  __________ Strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025 by giving today at colsoncenter.org/november.

- Speaker: Christopher Hile - In the final week of our study, we explore the prevailing cultural value of relativism and locate it as a question of authority. We also introduce the fourth and final tool for cultural engagement, storytelling. Stories are unavoidable for us as humans, and help us to make sense of the world around us. Stories also help us to show that the gospel is not only true, but beautiful.

In the third part of the series on the Lay Commitment to the Foundations of the Common Good, Father Joshua Fons speaks on the truth and goodness of God's design for Marriage and the Family. This is the battleground of our culture today, and the choice comes down to this: do I believe the lies of Relativism? or do I believe that what God has said is good, is actually good? And that is it is actually good for everyone?

"Your truth" and "my truth" are phrases born out of a society that no longer believes in truth. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the devastating consequences that the ideas of pluralism and relativism have had on our world. Get R.C. Sproul's Book 'Making a Difference' and Teaching Series 'Christian Worldview' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3526/donate Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ's trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today's readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.