Lesson 1: Theology and The Search for Meaning Flashcards
The world is shrouded with a troubling pall of skepticism and indifference that has been worsened in recent years by trends in this so called “___________”
“post-truth era”
As a response, theology presents a way to search for meaning and purpose
that is grounded on the certainty of God, who can neither _______________________________.
neither deceive nor be deceived
We live in an age of __________, _________, & ________.
indifference, cynicism and skepticism
- having no particular interest or sympathy
Indifference
- an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
Cynicism
- doubt as to the truth of something.
Skepticism
Friedrich Nietzche’s claim:
“I will only believe on the Christian’s Redeemer. If the Christian themselves look more Redeemed”
- Where truth is relative to the interpreter.
- Anything can be truth which leads many to argue that nothing is true.
Pluralism
- relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite.
Elitist
Terms such as “post-truth” and “fake news,” largely unknown until _____________, have exploded
into _____________.
- 2016
- media and public discourse
- relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.
- relating to a situation in which people are more likely to accept an argument based on their emotions and beliefs, rather than one based on facts
post-truth / fake news
This have become politicized and weaponized tools on social media by influential personalities to support their various agenda.
Biblical verses
Modernizing forces includes:
- Mass Media
- The Internet
- Popular Culture
- a specific kind of political activity that is marked by a refusal to participate in the kind of productive exchange of ideas that marks democratic politics.
Trolling
Trolls actively work to ______ & _______ the conversations on
any given site.
- dominate & control
