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: Final Thoughts
We’ve covered a lot of ground this past week, but there were some stray thoughts that didn’t quite fit into any one category. I’ve gathered them here.
How to Argue: Lying with Statistics
Numbers always tell the truth, but the people who use them don’t. Here’s how misapplication of statistics has shaped the debate surrounding Black Lives Matter, the NFL, and the national anthem.
How to Argue: Difficult Definitions
Words often carry different meanings to different people. The NFL national anthem debate may hinge on how you define a few “simple” words.
How to Argue: the NFL, Colin Kaepernick, and the National Anthem
I’ve been teaching argument professionally for a while now, and it’s made me the most annoying Facebook friend ever. There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding the NFL right now, so le’ts break it down. (Part 1 of 7)
Why Didn’t You Just Give Up?
It was our usual Wednesday morning bible study, which consists mostly of homeless people and community volunteers talking and learning together. While these studies are usually a great time of … Continue reading Why Didn’t You Just Give Up?