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Podventures in Odyssey

A07E11 Squirrel Hunting, Part 2 (Lincoln, Part 2)

Nov 6, 2023
In this podventure, they discuss the events leading to the end of the Civil War in the 'Lincoln' episode. They tackle deception, the myth of Robert E Lee, dirty sarsparilla, and tonal whiplash. They also explore the moral dilemma of lying, the concept of deception in a religious context, and the complexities of the Civil War narrative. They question the lesson of Lincoln's assassination and the belief in the necessary enslavement of Black African-American slaves.
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Quick takeaways

  • Witnessing historical events allows us to learn from history and make a positive impact moving forward.
  • The portrayal of General Robert E. Lee as an incredible man lacks historical context and implications of the Confederacy's fight to preserve slavery.

Deep dives

Jimmy experiences an adventure in the imagination station

Jimmy enters the imagination station and is transported to the time of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. He witnesses the tense moments leading up to the end of the war and Lincoln's assassination.

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