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One of my favorite arguments for the existence of God is the moral argument. To say that the moral argument has caused a stir in the waters of philosophy would be a gross understatement. The syllogism has made such an impact that committed atheists debate amongst themselves as to which premise they ought to reject. The popular version of the moral argument can be formulated like this:

1. If God does not exist, objective moral values and duties do not exist.
2. Objective moral values and duties do exist.
3. Therefore, God exists.

Although I believe that this version of the argument is sound, in order to counter objections by atheist philosophers like Wielenberg, I often share modified versions of the argument that do not focus on objective moral values but on objective purpose. List to this to learn how one can modify and improve the moral argument when discussing with atheists to show how faith in God can be reasonable!

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00:00 Introduction

14:20 Purpose Theory

21:04 Libertarian Freedom

29:13 An Eternal "Or Else!"

36:12 Conclusion

40:15 One More Moral Argument

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1. https://youtu.be/OxiAikEk2vU and https://youtu.be/xHhmuqBW6Dw
2. https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1121858-river-out-of-eden-a-darwinian-view-of-life
3. https://freethinkingministries.com/explaining-and-defending-the-free-thinking-argument/
4. https://youtu.be/u-xPCK1pTBk
5. https://a.co/d/2Y1jflH
6. https://youtu.be/GK8F-wQFwtE
7. https://youtu.be/yE4cT6ildB4
8. https://youtu.be/tH2w6Oxx0kQ
9. https://a.co/d/3PYvlAB
10. https://freethinkingministries.com/true-love-free-will-the-logic-of-hell/
11. https://freethinkingministries.com/sharing-the-gospel-and-back-pocket-apologetics/
12. https://youtu.be/VVro5wxqh4U
13. https://youtu.be/qQzdAsjWGPg
14. https://freethinkingministries.com/atheism-is-un-american/

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#Moral #Morality #Arguments #Philosophy #Apologetics #FreeThinking #TimStratton

In this episode Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss some objections and reactions to a recent article released on @FreethinkingMinistries website called A Moral Obligation to Vote for an Immoral Candidate.

Check out the article: https://freethinkingministries.com/a-moral-obligation-to-vote-for-an-immoral-candidate/

Shenvi Blog debate with Mason: https://shenviapologetics.com/dialogue-with-bradly-mason-part-1/

(All 12 parts linked at the bottom)

Captain American Nationalist: https://freethinkingministries.com/captain-american-nationalist/

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#Apologetics #FreeThinking #trump #morality #2024elections

On this episode Josh dives into Trump's Bible campaign, an apologetic from the Cross and whether or not the phrase Christ is King is anti-Semitic. For the main thing he tackles the Red Pill culture's logic concerning marriage and how we as Christian ought to respond.

Notes:

Moral Obligation to vote for an Immoral Candidate: https://freethinkingministries.com/a-moral-obligation-to-vote-for-an-immoral-candidate/

Trumps Bible Commercial on Twitter: https://x.com/JoshRKlein/status/1772685293386170787?s=20

An Apologetic from the Cross: https://freethinkingministries.com/an-apologetic-from-the-cross/

Josh covered the Christ is King conversation from a very specific angle - there were comments Andrew Klavan made, seemingly indicating that Christians ought not proselytize people like Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson with which Josh does not agree but chose not to cover due to time constraints for this episode. For good analysis on that topic be sure to tune in to @trinityradioextra7536 's video (linked below) and @TheChurchSplit 's video also linked below. For further explanation of his comments check out Andrew Klavan's interview with CrossPolitic also linked below:

Trinity Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/-q1UERf1ZAs?si=bTc26WUW4Iyfpcey

Chruch Split Video: https://youtu.be/Yx7SA7Qe12o?si=nUmcMn2di_JjGkId

CrossPolitic Interview: https://youtu.be/65GeTiHOY5k?si=hyMPG04yKhxuZGh7

Klavan and Pearl: https://youtu.be/GDZ088LKW7E?si=xNOZR1msi4eCZPm2

Knowles and Pearl: https://youtu.be/GGwSrOvmtSI?si=m0XOGqPfLgCRvFK0

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#Apologetics #FreeThinking #christisking #redpill #andrewklavan

In this episode Dr. Tim Stratton gives the talk he gave at the 2023 Evangelcial Philosophical Society. In this presentation Tim delivers a knock down argument considering reason for Libertarian Free Will and why this entails that there is a God.

In this episode, together with Dr. John DePoe, we explore the relationship between rationality and libertarian freedom. Can rationality fully flourish in the absence of libertarian freedom? Is freedom an essential catalyst for logical thinking and informed decision-making? We will address fundamental questions about the human mind and libertarian freedom. In addition, we'll answer some objections that stand against this idea. So, if you are interested and want to know more about it, join us!

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#Rationality #Freedom #Libertarianism #FreeWill #Apologetics #FreeThinking

In this episode of FTMonthly I (Josh Klein) am joined by the founder of FreeThinking Ministries, Dr. Tim Stratton, as we break down Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's appearance in Omaha, Nebraska on his upcoming book We Who Wrestle with God. We analyze the evening, ask questions about Jordan's faith and interpretation of scripture as well as his diagnosis of culture and more.

Notes: We Who Wrestle With God book: https://a.co/d/hiEtzIW

Dr. Jordan Peterson's YouTube Channel: @JordanBPeterson

Jonathan Pageau's YouTube Channel: @JonathanPageau

Peterson Gets Emotional About Christ's Incarnation: https://youtu.be/2rAqVmZwqZM?si=0wzEgMkvecvWdn7G&t=1306

Peterson Interview on @ChrisWillx channel: https://youtu.be/WEP5ubPMGDU?si=dls3iuOKWRTvwpeE

Peterson Confronted by Student in 2016: https://youtu.be/RsG71YrB_Nw?si=vVv8GhR4HwnxAZhS

Star Trek (Four Lights) - https://youtu.be/wjKQQpPVifY?si=ETweg6CxVec_htKI

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Alistair Begg recently made evangelical headlines with some advice he gave to a grandmother on attending her grandson's wedding to a transgender person. The response has been mixed to say the least. Some supporting, others condemning, but it seems we've lost the ability to disagree and hash out why we disagree in the evangelical realm. In this episode Josh invites Brady Cone on to discuss the Begg situation, how to disagree amicably, and whether Begg's advice was wrong or right.

In this episode we interview Doctors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer on their recent work Critical Dilemma. Critical Dilemma is an important work tackling the problems of Contemporary Critical Theory with a biblical perspective. In this interview Neil and Pat (authors of Critical Dilemma) outline the case against Critical Theory, some interesting ideas on the way forward and the importance of the book in our current cultural moment. Be sure to check it out!

Notes:

Buy the book: https://a.co/d/aeFkYvl

For More Info on Critical Dilemma visit the website: https://criticaldilemma.com/

For Neil's Work:

https://shenviapologetics.com/

Twitter/X: @NeilShenvi

For Pat's Work:

Pat's Website: https://www.patsawyer.org/

Twitter/X: @RealPatSawyer FTM's

Interview with Evergreen Dance Company: https://youtu.be/tM4WCO4j8A8

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There's been a lot of commentary on a specific Super Bowl commercial from a group called He Gets Us - but what do we make of this? Josh Klein of FreeThinking ministries adds his perspective to the fray.

Notes:

He Gets Us Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BqlDQ-Ppo

McDowell and Stetzer Interview: https://youtu.be/lpD9up9XHPY?si=F3i2U9yix-_N9lDr

He Gets Us Article: https://hegetsus.com/en/articles/what-is-foot-washing-and-what-does-it-symbolize

Alternative Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NghgzO4-Hjg

Babylon Bee Satire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9amAdag1J9I

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In this month's (December) episode we update the numbers for Give Where You Live (THANK YOU!), talk about the New Year and... what does CRT have to do with a recent response I got on Facebook? Also - how can the arts, like Dance help with evangelism and apologetics. I have a fantastic interview you will not want to miss.

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Primer Info on CRT, Liberation Theology, and Intersectionality: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/critical-theory/

https://shenviapologetics.com/a-short-review-of-cones-god-of-the-oppressed/

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/09/20/the-man-behind-critical-race-theory

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