Postmodernism

Postmodernism is a movement that focuses on the reality of the individual, denies statements that claim to be true for all people and is often expressed in a pared-down style in arts, literature and culture. - yourdictionary.com Stephen Colbert: It used to be, everyone was entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. But that’s not the case anymore. Facts matter not at all. Perception is everything… Truthiness is “what I say is right, and nothing anyone else says could possibly be true.” It’s not only that I feel it to be true, but that I feel it to be true. From postmodernism it follows that there are no objective moral truths, simply personal preferences. This undermines Sin Repentance of sins Atonement for sins Forgiveness Freedom from God’s wrath Justification before God Reconciliation with God The good news? Nobody is actually a postmodernist Balancing a checkbook (or constructing a budget) Reading directions for medicine Walking across the street Studying the sciences Greg Koukl Everyone is already deeply convinced of the truth, even when he denies it. True, our culture is driven by a postmodern impulse, but deep down each of us is a common-sense realist. Those who are not are either dead, in an institution, or sleeping in cardboard boxes under the freeway. Even the most postmodern among us is only postmodern on political, moral, and religious issues But there are objective morals! Brett Kunkle’s Truth test Objective claims are either true or false Subjective claims are neither true nor false That shirt is red Red is the most beautiful color 2+2=4 Tropical island vacations are the best kind Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons 2*2=6 I can bench press 420 pounds God exists Jesus is the only way to God, regardless of your personal upbringing Premarital sex is immoral Elective abortions are immoral Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedefendersacademy Get Full transcript at: https://defendersdigest.com/ Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMDNIYWQ0nbxF8pwGFuDHQ Join Our FREE, Christian Only, Defenders Platform: https://www.thedefendersacademy.com/share/gyi1rUxQPDmWMVVA?utm_source=manual Pick up our merch (or a cool watch) from Agape Watches: https://agapewatches.com/