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Cogitate

The Cogitate Podcast is a journey into theodicy, where we dive deep into some of the hardest questions proposed by humanity for millennia. Using a combination of philosophy, archaeology, history, and biblical canon, we help paint and observe the picture that God is beautiful.

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    Ep#19: Fisticuffs or debate? Strateia or polemos?

    This episode is a followup to the prior episode regarding the manner of the universe's very first war. Using the epistrophe, "Fisticuffs or debate? Strateia or polemos?", examples are provided from Biblical canon regarding the trend of how God handles multiple head to head conflicts with His archenemy. It concludes with a question regarding what this might mean for us as we rationally approach our own conflicts and ultimately belief in a beautiful God.

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    Ep#18: The First "War"

    Using a simple linguistic analysis of the word "war", this episode briefly explores a way to think deeply about God's approach to war. It also evaluates why this question is worthy of contemplation during the journey towards belief.

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    Ep#17: Identity In Choice

    This episode proposes a solution to the ancient, controversial, yet currently existential question about our identity as human beings. Are we truly distinct from all other life forms, including artificial life? If so, then how are we unique? Take a listen and see what you think.

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The Cogitate Podcast is a journey into theodicy, where we dive deep into some of the hardest questions proposed by humanity for millennia. Using a combination of philosophy, archaeology, history, and biblical canon, we help paint and observe the picture that God is beautiful.

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William A Smith Jr

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The Cogitate Podcast is a journey into theodicy, where we dive deep into some of the hardest questions proposed by humanity for millennia. Using a combination of philosophy, archaeology, history, and biblical canon, we help paint and observe the picture that God is beautiful.

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