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The Alisa Childers Podcast

#243 The Risk of Relativism: How Denying Truth will Leave you Ruled by Brute Force, with Greg Koukl

Apr 28, 2024
Greg Koukl, author of 'Street Smarts', discusses the risks of relativism and how denying truth leads to chaos in society. He provides tactics for challenging worldviews and emphasizes the importance of maintaining friendly conversations. Topics include atheism's connection to relativism, the impact of moral relativism on evangelism, and the need for critical thinking skills in engaging conflicting beliefs.
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  • Relativism vs. truth: Humanity is governed by either truth or power, impacting culture chaos.
  • Tactical strategies: 'Streetsmarts' methods help challenge worldviews effectively in friendly conversations.

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Relativism as the Primal Heresy

Relativism is presented as the primal heresy connecting to personal autonomy, tracing back to the Garden of Eden. This concept highlights the desire to be one's own authority and reject external truths. The podcast delves into how relativism influences modern issues such as atheism and postmodernism, impacting conversations about ethics and origins.

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