Midnights LEO

S1, E3 Idealist – Skeptic – Cynic – Scoffer (or Fool): Which one are you? (Essay)


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The topics of idealism and cynicism come up a lot in law enforcement circles - understood often as if they are polar opposits. Idealism is viewed as dangerous. Cynacism can come to mean safety. Chaplain Lou argues there's a better way to look at life, because life - especially a law enforcement officer's life - is never that simplistic. 

Chaplain Florio is a past six-year veteran police officer and has served in law enforcement chaplaincy since 2008. Opinions expressed by Chaplain Florio or any guests during this or other podcasts at Midnights LEO do not necessarily reflect those of any other person or agency. #lawenforcement #leo #police #chaplaincy

Along with my past advanced degrees studies and continued education courses, my cited references for this episode included:

"Introduction to Habakkuk" at https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-habakkuk/

"Are you too cyncical? The history, psychology, and philosophy of cynicism," by Neel Burton, M.D, September 7, 2018, at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201809/are-you-too-cynical#

"What does the Bible say about scoffers," by Got Questions Ministries, last updated January 4, 2022, at https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-scoffers.html

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