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There are no absolutes!?
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Review & Discussion: Review of homework articles.
• What are we to make of Jesus?: Does the Bible (or Jesus)
matter if it is merely relative truth?
• Chapter 1 of The Screwtape Letters: While our reason can
be manipulated, it is a gift given to us by God and can be very
dangerous when properly handled.
• "On a level playing field, the truth will always win."
Do you agree, disagree or does it matter?
Introduction: Our postmodern world's maxim is that there
are no absolutes. Do whatever works for you. To each their own.
Live and let live. If it feels good do it.
• Pros: Are there positive benefits to a society that embraces
this relativism?
• E.g. Separation of Church & State, Public Education,
Pluralistic Society
• Cons: Are there negative repercussions for such a society?
• E.g. Power of Myth: Joseph Campbell: Argues that all beliefs
and cultures connect together and it is this connectedness that
transcends them all. This transcendence is "god" or pantheism
that unites all mankind. I.e. Star Wars, "The Force"
Topic for Discussion: What is truth and is it important?
Is truth absolute or relative? Ethics, morality, right and wrong
are these things living or fixed?
What is your response as an American? What is your response as
a Christian? Are they the same? Is that good, or is that a problem?
Which is more important? Is it God and Country or vice-versa?
Irony Board: In a digital age (binary - absolutes of 1
or 0) we espouse a belief that there are no absolutes when it comes
to morals or truth. We seem to have Multiple-Personality Disorder.
Is the Bible absolute or relative truth? Can you think of
any examples (from the Bible) that are relative?
E.g. Palm Tree (Dualistic in nature). Christianity has adapted
itself into cultures around the world. Has this been a good
thing or has it watered down the gospel?
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essentials - Unity; in non-essentials - Freedom;
In all things - Charity."
Original source unknown
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