• Episode 84 - Presenting Truth and Accepting Persecution

  • Sep 15 2021
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 84 - Presenting Truth and Accepting Persecution

  • Summary

  • Why do we have unfruitful debates with non-Catholics (and some Catholics) on controversial topics? Dr. Gerry explores the difference between a philosophical worldview based on objective truth compared to a postmodern de-constructivist worldview that is common today. In order to have a productive discussion or debate with someone with a different position, especially big topics today such as abortion or trans issues, one must be clear and open about one’s philosophical position. Dr. Gerry advocates being honest about one’s philosophical worldview and speaking from the heart with the qualities that St. James mentions that make up wisdom; these include being peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy, and having good fruits. We need to approach these discussions with humility not just to win an argument. If we’ve done this and we’re still persecuted, we can rely on God’s presence without disgrace. These principles apply all the more within families where family members disagree on important and heated topics.

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