

Unsolicited Advice vs Glen Scrivener || Full Debate || SLP562
14 snips 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 Non-Self-Evident Nature of Human Equality
- Human equality isn't self-evident, differing in wealth, strength, and intellect.
- Our moral intuitions, like human equality, may not stem from pure reason.
The Foundation of Humanism
- Secular humanism's ideals trace back to scripture and Jesus.
- God becoming human provides the strongest basis for humanism.
Layers of Morality
- The question of goodness without God has multiple layers: sociological, psychological, and philosophical.
- Each layer requires separate analysis, from societal behavior to moral truths.