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Alex O'Connor vs. Dinesh D'Souza: What I Would Have Said

Jun 3, 2024

Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza debate the truth of the Bible, discussing slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. The podcast explores historical accuracy in Christianity, ethical dilemmas in ancient religious texts, the radical critique of slavery in antiquity, and Christianity's influence on human values.

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Dinesh D'Souza

Alex O'Connor

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Quick takeaways

Historical accuracy of the Bible is crucial for Christianity, emphasizing thematic adjustments in ancient texts.

Christianity's impact on abolitionism stems from biblical principles, advocating for universal human dignity.

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Debate on Bible Truth: Contradictions and Historicity

The debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh Jazoo delves into the contradictions and historicity of the Bible. Alex focuses on highlighting contradictions in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy for Christianity. Dinesh, on the other hand, explores biblical hermeneutics but lacks clarity and detailed explanations. The discussion highlights the significance of the Bible's historical accuracy for the Christian faith.

Introduction

2min

Analyzing Historical and Literary Aspects of the Bible

6min

Ethical Dilemmas in Ancient Religious Texts

20min

Exploring the Radical Critique of Slavery in Antiquity and its Connection to the Abolitionist Movement

5min

Reflections on Christianity's Influence on Human Values

2min

Examining the Biblical Foundations and Ethical Concerns of Slavery in the Old Testament

2min

Gavin Ortlund reviews the debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza on whether the Bible is true, especially focusing on the concern of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. See my previous video on the conquest of Canaan: https://youtu.be/ssP-wQv2v5g See my previous video on slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk See my talk on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk See the dialogue with slavery with Trent Horn, Josh Bowen, and Kipp Davis: https://youtube.com/live/NpnN2_c1Cq8

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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.

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