Theology & Ethics

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team discusses the ancient Aztecs, Inga Clendinnen’s book Aztecs: An Interpretation, and the true savagery of unbridled paganism in ancient and modern history. Read the article:

https://www.thepsmiths.com/p/review-aztecs-by-inga-clendinnen

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:47-The Article

00:03:26-The Noble Savage

00:06:13-The Aztecs Were Not Primitive

00:09:27-How Bad Were They, Really?

00:14:48-Parallels in Islam & Mormonism

00:22:48-Ideas & Their Consequences

00:27:10-The Deities Involved

00:31:07-Cannibalism & Desecration of Bodies

00:37:28-Not All Cultures Are Created Equal

00:45:38-Dangerous Cultural Ideas

00:52:32-We Killed Then, We Demonize Now

01:00:46-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Emily Stevens) discuss her recent book: Enchantment and Cursed Sword: How Technological Objects Shape Our World. In it, she explores the surprising dangers that our tech poses in terms of influence on our worldview and decisions.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:43-Why the Book?

00:06:57-Checking Your Phone

00:12:06-Does Technology Preclude Science?

00:16:35-Meaning Makers

00:23:42-Tech, Pragmatic Needs, & Dependency

00:28:13-Transhumanism

00:30:20-Technofantasy

00:34:57-Enchantment

00:40:52-Charles Taylor & The Porous Self

00:49:13-The Christian Response

From Casey Luskin: In the original version of this podcast I had an unintentional slip of the tongue where I said that the Whewell Centre is 'in Cambridge University.' This was an accidental mistake, and this is not how I or others normally describe the Whewell Centre. The Whewell Centre is not formally affiliated with Cambridge University and is an 'independent academic centre', as the Whewell Centre website states (https://whewellcentre.uk/), based in the town of Cambridge. The video has now been corrected.

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Casey Luskin & Brian Miller) discuss recent accusations against the Intelligent Design community, chiefly from Sam McKee, & why the ID movement is stronger than ever.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:57-Understanding Evolutionary Trees

00:17:13-Can Evolution Produce New Genetic Material?

00:32:03-Does Convergence Prove Evolution?

00:48:34-On Tiktaalik & Ghost Lineages

00:58:59-Disagreement About Human-Chimp DNA

01:18:39-The Problem With Attacking Credentials

01:22:01-Complex Innovations

01:26:56-Cancer As Evidence For Evolution

01:30:27-Addressing Personal Attacks Against ID

01:51:50-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:23-What Is The Goal Of Islam?

00:07:19-Muslim Methods Of Influence

00:13:17-Can Muslims Truly Flourish?

00:24:42-Islam & The Image Of God

00:27:39-Islam & The Nature Of God

00:31:45-Islam & Geopolitics

00:39:12-Cultural vs. Gospel Influence

00:46:08-Sharia Law Should Be Unthinkable

00:51:28-Evangelism To Muslims

01:01:50-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.

If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:00:55-The Book

00:16:31-Animism & Nature

00:31:43-Is There A Compelling Case For Paganism?

00:44:51-On Consciousness

00:57:13-Can We Really Be Disenchanted?

01:06:30-Closing Thoughts

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 7 of a series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the syncretism happening between paganism and Christianity.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:48-Syncretism & Pagan Creep in the Church

00:12:40-General Revelation & Ideological Overlap

00:18:34-Christians And Demons

00:25:24-Cultural vs. Spiritual

00:29:24-Consumerism & Pop Culture

00:34:25-The Irony of Pagan Environmentalism

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, whether Odysseus is a hero, and when art becomes lies.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:12-Is The Odyssey Woke?

00:17:31-Is It Subtle, Or Just Boring?

00:28:07-Is Odysseus A Hero?

00:48:40-Are We Whitewashing Greek Paganism?

01:08:13-The Idea Of Homecoming

01:12:55-When Do Artists Become Liars?

01:20:14-Buddhism & Daoism

01:23:13-Concluding Thoughts

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and whether the film represents Christian or pagan virtue.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:00-How To Think About Nolan’s Odyssey

00:07:44-Adapting Stories For Modern Audiences

00:10:55-The Casting of Elliot Page

00:13:18-Taking Art At Face Value

00:17:39-On the Ethos of the Film

00:30:12-Is It Christian?

00:40:23-Is It Pagan?

00:44:56-Odysseus’ Character Arc

01:08:23-Fight Scenes

01:12:24-Concluding Comments

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this live episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Emily Stevens, Mihretu Guta & Finney Premkumar) discuss what AI is and isn’t, and explore the spiritual and practical harms of this exploding technology.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:46-Speaker Presentations

00:54:36-Is the Goal of AI to Present Truth?

01:06:50-Can AI Replace Human Relationships?

01:16:49-Is There Hope of Slowing the Expansion of AI?

01:32:35-Is There a Correct Way to Embrace AI?

01:37:28-How Should Christians Approach AI?

01:42:28-Should Good Actors Pursue AI to Beat Bad Actors?

01:44:05-Can the Good Ever Outweigh the Bad?

01:45:39-Can We Embed Good Values in Our AI?

01:49:57-Closing Comments

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 6 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the spiritual world, and the conflicting approaches of the Christian and Pagan communities.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:33-Michael Heiser & the Unseen Realm

00:12:34-Spirituality in the World

00:24:26-Spirituality in the Church

00:34:38-Spirituality in Politics

00:41:01-Spirituality in the Bible

00:53:59-Spirituality in Physical Places

01:19:44-Conclusion