The Reactionary Christian w/ Gabriel Finochio Respectful Disagreements w/ Josh Biedel
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Dec 14, 2023 Josh Biedel, TheosU and seminary professor who teaches theology and cultural issues. They debate critique culture and charitable disagreement. They talk about preaching that trusts Scripture over entertainment. They discuss repentance, pastoral courage, and whether Christians should attend gay weddings. Short, sharp conversations on discipline, classical education, and thinking well.
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Public Rhetoric Has Lowered Since The 19th Century
- Modern education and media have lowered public reading levels and public argument quality.
- Josh notes Lincoln-Douglas era debates and Chesterton exemplars show past audiences followed high-level references; today presidents speak at a lower grade level.
Argue Ideas Not People
- Encourage debate but avoid turning arguments into personal quarrels.
- Gabriel and Josh recommend separating critique of ideas from ad hominem attacks and welcome iron-sharpening argumentation.
Test New Opinions Against The Great Conversation
- Enter the Great Conversation by reading primary sources across history to test modern opinions.
- Gabe and Josh urge checking modern claims against Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Chesterton and others before accepting novelty.