Christianity On Trial Episode # 116 Defending The Gospel Today Part 2
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Sep 26, 2024 The discussion begins with the historical decline of ideological certainty and the implications of Nietzsche's 'death of God.' The philosophical implications of God on human rights and moral values are examined, highlighting ethical dilemmas. The role of prophecies and miracles in defending divine revelation is argued against liberal perspectives. Controversies in gender identity and medical ethics are critiqued, advocating for objective approaches. Finally, the speakers stress the need for authentic faith and truth-centered preaching in today's society.
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Decline of Bible and Faith
- The Bible's decline since the 18th century led to diminishing belief in God in the 19th century and human value in the 20th century.
- Without biblical revelation, notions like human rights lose their foundation, leading to societal decay.
Sartre's Existentialist Advice
- An existentialist young man asked Jean-Paul Sartre for advice about joining the resistance or staying with his ill mother during Nazi occupation.
- Sartre told him simply to decide, highlighting existentialism's emphasis on subjective choice without absolute answers.
Use Analogies to Show Truth
- Demonstrate that subjectivity destroys practical fields like medicine to argue against subjective truth in beliefs.
- Use clear analogies, such as how medicine requires objective truth for effective treatment and law requires absolute verdicts.