Over the past few weeks, members of the Exvangelical movement have been sharing their often-brutal experiences in private Christian schools with the hashtag #ExposeChristianSchools. Like so much of the Exvangelical … Continue reading What about Whataboutism?
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How to Argue: Gatekeeping
Gatekeeping is the practice of controlling what information gets out to the general public. However, in an age where we can choose our own news, who are the real gatekeepers, and what (or who) is being kept out?
How to Argue: Personal Attacks and Straw Men
Ever felt like someone was talking past you? Ever realized the person you were talking to was only familiar with the most extreme version of your views? Tired of discussions devolving into personal jabs? The NFL debate and the Black Lives Matter debate are an interesting test case here.