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The Speak Life Podcast
Unsolicited Advice vs Glen Scrivener || Full Debate || SLP562
Jan 20, 2025
In this debate, Glen Scrivener, a Christian apologist, and Joe Folley, representing secular viewpoints, tackle whether we can be good without God. They explore complex ideas surrounding morality, arguing the relationship between secular humanism and divine teachings. The discussion also examines historical narratives' influence on ethical frameworks, contrasting perspectives on objective versus subjective morality, and the implications of evolution on moral reasoning. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own moral foundations in light of these compelling arguments.
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- The podcast debates whether moral values can exist without a divine source, challenging secular humanism's philosophical viability as a moral foundation.
- It emphasizes that belief in moral equality may stem more from religious teachings than rational thought, particularly the idea of being created in God's image.
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Foundations of Morality and the Question of God
The discussion revolves around whether moral values can exist independently of a divine source. It is highlighted that many believe human rights and moral equality stem from recognition of our shared humanity, rather than solely from God. Philosophers such as Tom Holland argue that the moral intuitions we have are rooted not in self-evident truths but in biblical teachings, suggesting that our concept of morality is influenced by scriptural notions rather than being an innate human understanding. This raises questions about the credibility of secular humanism as a solid philosophical foundation for moral principles.
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