Sharpening Arrows

Ep. 59 - Does this video clip prove Trump is racist?


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President Donald Trump shared a video that portrayed the Obamas as apes. How should a Christian or a conservative respond?


Parental pause point questions:


1. It’s wrong to demean people based on their skin color. But what can an atheist base that belief on? (6:34)

2. Have you ever made a public mistake before? Would you like that mistake to define how other people view you? (10:15)

3. Can you support a politician and not agree with everything he or she says or does? (11:16)

4. If you disagree with someone, do you have a moral obligation to speak up against it? (12:44)

5. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to these arguments? (14:22)

6. How do you define racism and racist? (21:51)

7. Does the fact that you haven't condemned Muslims martyring Christians in Africa mean you support it? (28:23)


The Great 8 Questions:


1. What happens next?

2. Has this been tried before?

3. Is there a principle involved?

4. What are the trade-offs?

5. What do you mean by that?

6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?

7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?

8. What does the Bible say?

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Sharpening ArrowsBy Victor Joecks

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