Hey friends, With everything going on right now at the United States’ southern border, I’m seeing a lot of misinformation floating around on social media —memes posing as facts, faulty … Continue reading How to Argue: News, Commentary, Propaganda, and Fake News
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Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
I had a lot of confidence issues as a kid. With bad acne, fluctuating weight, and just an all-around lack of cool, I looked for ways to compensate, and unfortunately, … Continue reading Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
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.
How to Argue: Analyzing Arguments about Kaepernick
Every argument boils down to two basic parts, but there’s a third unstated portion that can create a lot of issues.
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)
A Response to the Nashville Statement
I figured out long ago that my Christianity and my Evangelicalism were incompatible. While the Nashville Statement doesn’t say anything new about Evangelical views on sexuality, it’s a reminder where this subculture’s priorities really lie. In light of this, I present a counter-proposal.
NAZIS! (Part Three)
The two previous posts address the history of the English and American eugenics movements, so make sure to check those out before reading this. In this post, we’ll explore the consequences of the … Continue reading NAZIS! (Part Three)
NAZIS! (Part One)
Okay, now that I have your attention, let’s talk for a minute. I know it’s the week of the Intersections festival, that we’re preparing to launch the Bar Chaplain youtube … Continue reading NAZIS! (Part One)
Philemon: Calling Each Other Out in Love
The Bible was once used to justify slavery. I know, it grates on me too, but it’s historical fact. In the build-up to the American Civil War, several denominations (most … Continue reading Philemon: Calling Each Other Out in Love