Sword from Morality

In this lecture, Christopher speaks of violence and conflict in the world and how the spiritual practitioner should approach this. Instead of laying blame, engaging in further divisiveness and aggression, we should instead examine our own tendencies towards conflict and anger, and wage war upon ourselves, engaging in the Great Battle Against the Self—Jihad al-Nafs. He spoke of cultivating peaceful and loving conditions within, which can in turn generate beautiful conditions in our environments and plant seeds of peace for future generations.

Battle Against the Self

The great redemptive event of the Bible is the exodus from Israel out of Egypt. God’s plan and actions to rescue his people from slavery form the foundational backdrop for how we understand his heart. But then why do so many texts in scripture seem to accept slavery as a permissible fact? We can find the main answer to this question in the difference between how contemporary people try to solve problems and how God actually solves problems.

Unlike modern politicians or social media users, the Bible hardly ever tries to solve problems through statements or public posturing. Instead, the biblical writers believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ–the good news that in the Messiah God has acted to rescue his creatures and creation from slavery to sin, death, and the Enemy–actually changes broken hearts to redeemed hearts, from the inside out. So the Bible radically opposes slavery, but in a way that actually historically ended slavery: by calling people to the love of Jesus, a love which worked in their hearts to begin treating others–even slaves–as valuable people made in God’s image.

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Christianity and Slavery (Ep121)

The provided texts offer an overview of Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophical work, **"On the Basis of Morality,"** highlighting its core arguments and context. Schopenhauer's essay, initially submitted for a prize question by the Royal Danish Society of Scientific Studies (which ultimately rejected it), critiques **Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy**, accusing it of being too abstract and lacking empirical basis. Schopenhauer asserts that **genuine morality stems from compassion** rather than duty or self-interest, emphasizing that actions are truly moral only when they prioritize the well-being of others without egoistic motives. His ethical framework is deeply connected to his **metaphysical concept of the "thing-in-itself,"** positing that the apparent plurality of individuals is an illusion created by space and time (**principium individuationis**), and that true compassion arises from recognizing the fundamental oneness of all existence, as encapsulated in the Sanskrit phrase **"tat tvam asi."**

Arthur Schopenhauer's - On the Basis of Morality (Audiobook Summary)

Dave and Matt talk about things we're good at, solar power, the death of physical media, subscription services, refusing to see ourselves as we are, incentives to cheat, rice cultivation, being in fear of God versus seeing God as an indulgent parent, getting all the shit, leading a moral life, and other stuff.  Happy 4th of July to all of our listeners in the United States!!!

Getting All The Shit

Discover the powerful pop hymn "But You Have a Choice" by "Patrick Levien KI Projekt" – a song that unveils the hypocrisy of politics and the manipulation of propaganda. Sung with passion by a male vocalist and brought to life with vibrant live instruments like guitars and drums, this track inspires reflection and action. The lyrics encourage breaking free from the crowd, embracing moral values, and transforming the world step by step – symbolized by a journey toward a cross under a starry sky. Crafted on July 10, 2025, this anthem blends social critique with hopeful energy. The oil painting-style cover art reflects the song’s spiritual journey. Listen, share, and choose your own truth!

But you have a choice - Patrick Levien KI Projekt

How can we reconcile the rule of law and taking care of the poor? What was the Enlightenment and how does it relate to the Catholic Church? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Gerald Murray.

Open Line, Thursday - 2025-07-10 - The Rule of Law and the Poor

I explore Augustine's case against lying. 

(284)S11E97 Augustine On Lying

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The Ghost Phoenix

Postmodernism is the age of breaking meta-narratives, the area of empty words that people fill by themselves and these liquids are not stable at all. Be careful.

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Using James Olson's book, "Fair Play," I we start to wrap up our season by looking at how moral compromise is inevitable if one chooses to participate in government.

(214) S9E57 Christian Anarchism - Moral Compromise is Inevitable in Government

One of the most pernicious dangers for people of faith is assuming that Jesus's moral instincts match our own. Sometimes this looks like assuming that God hates the same people we hate (nope - God loves them, the same as God loves us). Other times that looks like assuming our moral justifications would earn God's sign-off (nope - God is perfectly ready to challenge us to do better). In both instances, our challenge is to remember that while we always see only in part, God sees the whole. And much as this challenges our biases and self-justifications, this reality is actually really good news. Because it means that even when God is rebuking us, this correction is a message of love. It is an invitation to expect more from God and from ourselves. 

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Not Putting God (Or Ourselves) In A Box

8/17/25. Stories That Shape Us -- Abraham and Isaac (Pr. Harry)

This week, Chris and Jeremy are discussing how political conversations are often avoided within the church, but when they involve justice and morality they have a place in the church. It's important to be able to intentionally address what's going on in the world with your teenagers. This will help keep them from becoming numb to what marginalized communities are experiencing. Be sure to come prepared with suggestions and ways they can make a difference. One great resource for this is umcjustice.org.

Episode 189 - Power & Marginalization

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Scott Alexander Howard. Scott's book The Other Valley is a finalist for the 2025 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. On the episode Scott talks about why we're so drawn to the idea of time travel. He also talks about the real life experiences that inspired his take on time travel

For more about The Other Valley: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/the-other-valley/

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ABOUT SCOTT ALEXANDER HOWARD:
Scott Alexander Howard lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has a PhD in philosophy from the University of Toronto and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, where his work focused on the relationship between memory, emotion, and literature. The Other Valley is his first novel.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Scott Alexander Howard talks about how he developed the setting of his debut novel The Other Valley

Poison Apple is a cautionary tale of temptation and moral downfall. It follows the seduction of success, the loss of self, and the moment you realize it’s too late to turn back.

Poison Apple

A look into the Christian Philosophy of teaching.

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#115 - Christian Philosophy: Teaching (Part 1)

There is only one self-justifying thing, and without it, claims of good and bad, right and wrong, are simply the expressions of personal preference.

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Ep 253: Hollowing Morality

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Fairness Should Have Paid Me Back

This is What Standing Costs

The story I tell isn’t clean or polished. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically true. Within it lies something worth holding onto—about love, loyalty, or power. My sound is cinematic trap designed for night drives: low, dry vocals folding into cold precision with no filler. Born and bred in Jordan, I bring sharp edges and stark realities to every beat.

Music, rock, progressive rock, metal, jazz, blues and pop. Almost always AI, and usually my own lyrics.

Hier findest du Musik von Patrick Levien KI ProjektJesus Christus KI Generation , KI Komplott und Ki Sunclub Mallorca. Dieses Projekt wurde am 9 April 2025 von Uwe Joswig gestartet . 

Here you'll find music by Patrick Levien KI Projekt, Jesus Christus KI Generation, KI Komplott, and Ki Sunclub Mallorca. This project was started on April 9, 2025 by Uwe Joswig.  
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I genuinely believe in the potential of music to facilitate personal growth, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate shared experiences. My mission centers on producing dynamic musical works, both in the booth and studio, as an effective medium for storytelling, spiritual exploration, and the creation of deep emotional bonds.


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The unresearched opinions of two culturally insignificant dudes.  Join us as we dive into a diverse array of subjects, including current events, social observations, personal reflections, and other commentary. New episodes posting weekly.
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Philosophy is the pathless path; our inborn search for Truth. It is the hope of Christopher Murphy that through his teaching endeavors he can remind others of this innate search for Truth and empower them to see the Eternal with their own eyes.

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St. James Lutheran Church was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community.

St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

A podcast by Matt McCloskey and Michael Vaclav

Welcome to the sermon feed for Abiding Peace Lutheran Church: Journey of Faith. We would love to have you with us for worship, but if you can't join us on Sunday mornings, we hope these messages bring the challenge and grace of the gospel to your life.

Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you'll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon's best books. We'll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

The Grandad’s Basement Podcast is hosted by O. Daniel Raine: husband, father, son, brother, United States Air Force Veteran, and a whole lot more. In Grandad’s Basement we entertain the situations and emotions humans experience which form who we are. When we acknowledge, internalize, and overcome life’s circumstances it makes it easier to produce high quality output to those receiving you daily.  Check on a Vet.

Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministries. You’ll find everything from games to downloadable lessons to coaching on how to put together a budget.

We hope that when you get online to work, you don’t feel like you have to do it all yourself. We want to be the first place you turn for games, lessons, ideas, coaching, and personal devotions.

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