Tag: morality

The Evolution of Moral Truth Claims (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

The Evolution of Moral Truth Claims (Podcast) by J. Warner for Cold-Case Christianity In this blast from the past, J. Warner discusses the possible explanations for moral truth from an evolutionary perspective. Could moral laws be the result of the evolution of our DNA or a product of sociocultural acceptance? Jim also answers listener email related to witness reliability and competing claims related to God’s nature. Subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast on iTunes, or add the podcast from our RSS Feed.

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Moral Absolutes and the Importance of an Evidential Response (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

Moral Absolutes and the Importance of an Evidential Response (Podcast) by J. Warner for Cold Case Christianity In this blast from the past, J. Warner discusses the self-evident nature of transcendent, objective moral truth and answers a common objection to their existence. Jim also discusses his recent talks at Hume Lake and reviews a New York Times article describing the growing request for evidence among Mormon believers. Subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast on iTunes, or add the podcast from our RSS Feed

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‘Let Her Not Demand Equality’ – Russian Christianity Completely Rejects Feminism

Randolph Jason

‘Let Her Not Demand Equality’ – Russian Christianity Completely Rejects Feminism by Nathan Duffy  via Russia-Insider GNN Note – This is, obviously, not for the “woke”, only those who believe in tradition, morality and family. ****** This is Part 1 Traditional Orthodox Christianity comes down firmly in favor of patriarchy on two key defining issues: upholding the Pauline headship of the husband, and having all-male Orthodox clergy. There are also aspects of Orthodox Christianity that both glorify and exalt holy women to such a degree that distinguishes it from most…

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Answering Questions About Morality, Salvation, and Intelligent Design (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

Answering Questions About Morality, Salvation, and Intelligent Design (Podcast) by J. Warner for Cold-Case Christianity In this blast from the past, J. Warner answers listener email related to the following questions: “Are we falling into moral relativism if we choose to commit a lesser sin to avoid a greater sin?” “Can moral truths originate in the heart of man or does moral truth require a transcendent God?” “Is it fair for God to save a murderer in the last moments of his life, yet let a child who has never…

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The American Republic Cannot Persist Without a Moral, Religious People—Bovard & DeMint (Video)

Randolph Jason

The American Republic Cannot Persist Without a Moral, Religious People—Bovard & DeMint Video from The Epoch Times In the eyes of former US Senator Jim DeMint and Rachel Bovard, what is conservatism really? How has it been misrepresented? How is diversity actually a central feature of conservatism? Why is respect for a transcendent moral order important to civil society? And how do progressive policies that sound compassionate actually end up hurting the people they seek to help? Video Source Today we sit down with Rachel Bovard and Senator Jim DeMint.…

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Teens Stand-Up for the Gospel, Morality and Reject Confirmation

Randolph Jason

Teens Stand-Up for the Gospel, Morality and Reject Confirmation By:  Christina Maxouris via KEYT Teens reject confirmation in protest of church’s anti-LGBT stance Move follows vote by United Methodist Church A group of teenagers decided not to stand by and watch as the United Methodist Church voted in favor of anti-LGBT measures. The confirmation class of 2019 was all set to finally become full members of their church — the First United Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska — after a year of learning about their faith and exploring their beliefs.…

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Matt Franck on Religion, Public Reason, and Liberal Democracy (Podcast)

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Matt Franck on Religion, Public Reason, and Liberal Democracy Podcast by CounterMoves for ERLC Matthew J. Franck is the Director of the William E. and Carol G. Simon Center on Religion and the Constitution. He is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Radford University, where he taught constitutional law, American politics, and political philosophy from 1989-2010. He is also a Visiting Lecturer in Politics at Princeton University. As director of the center, he helps maintain the Witherspoon Institute’s relationships with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the Alliance Defending Freedom,…

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