Category: Philosophy
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When Life Gets Worse Before it Gets Better – Frederick Douglass (Part 2)
In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, I ask the question, “Can you think of a time in your life when things got far worse before they got better?” As we look at Frederick Douglass’ story, my hope is that we can gain a new perspective on those seasons in life that can…
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The Human Element: Biographical Perspectives – Frederick Douglass (Part 1)
In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, we are launching a brand new series that I am calling, The Human Element: Biographical Perspectives. The focus of this episode is centered around a man who triumphed amid adversity. A man who faced a reality that the majority of us will never have to face. …
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How Should Christians View Competition?
In this episode of Speaking Your Lingo, we continue our conversation by wrestling with the question, “How should Christians view competition?” We also discuss such questions as, “Is competition a product of the fall?” “Will there be competition in heaven?” and “What sports do we hope our kids never participate in?”
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Is it Right to be Moral?
Most of us would agree that there are things human beings should do and there are things human beings shouldn’t do. There are right actions and there are wrong actions. There are good actions and there are bad actions. Functionally, we live life this way and we teach our children these things. We have laws…
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What Happened to Civil Discourse?
When is the last time you got into a healthy disagreement? A healthy debate in which you and another person were having a conversation and you happened to disagree on an idea or a topic. A conversation in which each of you took the time to thoughtfully express why you believe what you believe without…
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The Truth About Truth
Growing up, did your parents ever have what seemed like random phrases that they would say every so often? Phrases that they would repeat over and over again throughout the course of your childhood. Phrases that were meant to teach you something. Phrases that were meant to make you laugh. Phrases that were meant to…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 4): My Conclusion
For Part Four of this “Versus” article series, I am going to share some of my own thoughts and opinions based on my time studying the arguments presented by both Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Parts 1…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 3): C.S. Lewis
For part three of this “Versus Series,” I am focusing on the British writer C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) and his views on non-resistance and pacifism. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Parts 1 and 2 of this series if you haven’t done so already.…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 2): Leo Tolstoy
For Part Two of this, “versus” article series, I am focusing on the Russian author, Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), and his views on non-resistance and Pacifism. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Part One of this series if you haven’t done so already. As…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 1): An Introduction
I am often amazed when I read stories that highlight the passion and dedication of men and women like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jane Adams for living out a non-resistant lifestyle. Much of what they stood for, I believe to be good and honorable. Their resolve to lead a non-violent resistance for the…
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