Logic Part 2: Answering Objections + Using Logic Now

SHOW NOTESA practical sequel to the prior episode on the laws of logic and informal fallacies. Michael and Wade work through four real-world examples from recent headlines — the Archbishop of Canterbury's address to Pope Leo XIV, an ABC News interview with Elliot Page promoting a "queer in nature" documentary, a New York Times Earth Day climate piece, and an Associated Press story on a trans athlete in West Virginia — then close with four tips for thinking logically as a Christian in an age of pervasive deception. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Introduction, Saturday seminar tease, Ninja Turtles 2 detour [02:03] Sequel framing: the logic episode, part two [04:56] Recap: the Three Laws of Logic flow from God's nature [07:24] Two anticipated objections to logic [19:01] "Logic is basically thinking the way God thinks" [20:24] Four examples from the news [20:32] Example 1: Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Pope Leo XIV (April 27) [38:31] Example 2: ABC News interview with Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page) [52:12] Example 3: New York Times Earth Day article [65:03] Example 4: AP article on Pepper Jackson, West Virginia trans athlete [74:57] Four tips for thinking logically [74:57] Tip 1 — Start with the proper value system; wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord [78:00] Tip 2 — Look for what people assume without good cause [81:42] Tip 3 — Know common informal fallacies [86:21] Tip 4 — Don't abide illogical thinking just because it's your guy [89:20] Closing & contactFor questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KYThe Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's DomainResources mentioned in this episodeArchbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo XIVNew York Times: “For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet”AP News on West Virginia Trans Track AthleteABC News Ellen/Elliot Page Interview Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/dmichaelclaryhttps://twitter.com/wadethomasjr Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhereGod's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human SexualityFollow Michael’s writings www.dmichaelclary.com