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Plato & Socrates
1. What was the disagreement Socrates had with the Sophists? The Sophists perpetuated belief in moral relativism, which meant that there were no absolute truths, only personal views and opinions. They taught methods of persuading people of any views, whether they were true or not. Socrates believed in universal absolute truths, and these methods went…
The Psalms and Optimism
Discuss some of the reasons offered in the Psalms for long-term optimism. The Psalms consistently express ultimate faith in God for deliverance from troubles. Most of them were supposedly written by David, or at least about events in his life, and they frequently refer to his times of hardship and persecution. If you look at…
Historical Sanctions in the Psalms
Guess what Gary North’s favorite word is. Go on, guess. I bet you can’t. The Psalms are loaded with mentions of sanctions. Most of the Psalms were written by King David and many of them talk about how God will bring sanctions upon his enemies, or are prayers for such. Others are warnings against evil,…
